Periods are a part and parcel of growing up as a girl. It is a sign that you are transitioning into a woman and that the reproductive systems of the body is matured and developed.
The men just don’t get it, too they? Periods truly are a girl thing – Literally! As much as it can be a hassle, a regular period is sign that your body is healthy and functioning normally.
Did you know, every newborn baby girl is born with over 1 million ova (plural for ovum)? By the time you reach puberty, you will have about 400,000 ova stored in your ovaries!