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Question,GroundTruth
Why does menstruation occur?,"Menstruation happens because the uterine lining breaks down and sheds if pregnancy does not occur."
How can I limit cramps?,"You can limit cramps with pain relievers, applying heat, avoiding certain foods (like caffiene, carbonated beverages, fatty foods, alcohol, and salty foods), drinking water, and exercising."    Abdominal cramping or pain with periods is also common. For most people, ibuprofen or naproxen used as needed are the best medicines to help with period cramps. If menstrual cramps are severe or causing your child to miss school, talk to your pediatrician about other options.'
How do I practice proper nail hygiene?, 'Trim your nails regularly to keep them short and clean. Brush under them with a nail brush or washcloth to rinse away buildup, dirt, and germs. Tidying your nails helps you prevent spreading germs into your mouth and other body openings. You should also avoid biting your nails.'
When should I wash my hands?, 'You should wash your hands when you handle food, before you eat, if you handle garbage, when you sneeze, and any time you touch an animal.'
What causes periods?, 'Periods happen because of changes in hormones in your body. Hormones are chemical messengers. The ovaries release the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. These hormones cause the lining of the uterus (or womb) to build up. The built-up lining is ready for a fertilized egg to attach to and start developing. If there is no fertilized egg, the lining breaks down and bleeds. Then the same process happens all over again.'
Why does my period come every month?, 'Your period comes every month because it usually takes about a month for the lining to build up, then break down.'
When should I be concerned about my period?, 'You should contact your doctor if you: are 15 and haven't started your period, have had your period for more than 2 years and it still doesn't come regularly (about every 4–5 weeks), have bleeding between periods, have severe cramps that don't get better with ibuprofen or naproxen, have very heavy bleeding (bleeding that goes through a pad or tampon faster than every 1 hour), have periods that last more than about a week, or have severe PMS that gets in the way of your everyday activities.'
Is it okay for my period to last longer than a week?, 'No, it is not normal for a period to last longer than about a week. You should contact your doctor.'
Can you tell me more about periods?, 'Sure thing! Periods usually happen about once every 4–5 weeks. But some girls get their periods a little less or more often. Additionally, periods signal that girls are approaching the end of puberty, but they will stop having their period once they reach menopause (age 45-50).'