Pregnancy Milestones: Symptoms, Testing & Body Changes

Why do some women experience period-like symptoms during early pregnancy? From glucose tolerance tests to managing dry skin, knowing what to expect in each trimester reduces anxiety and ensures better health monitoring.

Signs Before Your First Period

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Karen Hellesvig-Gaskell

Menstruation (a period) is a sign that a girl’s body is able to conceive a child. While one girl may be excited at the prospect of becoming a young woman, another may be fearful of her first period and its implication that her childhood is coming to an end.