When should I expect my first period? Most girls get their first period somewhere between the ages of 10 and 14, with an average of just over 12 years old. It’s hard to tell when your first period will arrive. It usually happens about two years after the first signs of puberty (usually breast development), …
What is menstruation? Menstruation is the technical term for getting your period. About once a month, females who have gone through puberty will experience menstrual bleeding. This happens because the lining of the uterus has prepared itself for a possible pregnancy by becoming thicker and richer in blood vessels. If pregnancy does not occur, this …
Maternal deaths are disproportionately concentrated in specific regions, underscoring disparities in access to quality healthcare and emphasizing the socioeconomic gap between affluent and impoverished areas. In 2020, the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in low-income countries stood at 430 per 100,000 live births, a stark contrast to the 12 per 100,000 live births recorded in high-income …
