Find out about common parasites and how to protect your pet. Several different types of parasites can make cats and dogs their home. From biting insects like fleas and ticks to internal worms, all of these pests are unpleasant, dangerous, and can cause serious complications.
Although it can feel like a lot more at times, the total amount of blood lost during one period is usually about 60 milliliters (about 2.7 ounces). That's about a third of a small plastic cup. At that rate of bleeding, it takes about 4 hours for a regular tampon or pad to become fully soaked. That is just an average, though: menstrual flow is usually heavier on some days than on others. Doctors consider a woman to have menorrhagia if she regularly loses more than 80 ml of blood during one menstrual period.
No two girls' periods are exactly alike. Periods can last from 2 days to a week. Some girls have very heavy periods with monthly cramps, and others have much lighter periods after the first couple of days. It also takes a while (usually 12 to 18 months) for a girl's period to become regular after her first period. You may get your first period and then not have another for a few months. As you get older, your cycle will become more regular â usually between 21 and 34 days in length. The amount of blood you lose during your period can vary, too. It can seem like a lot, but typically it's only about 2 tablespoons.