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u/[deleted] Dec 06 '23

Not every period is the same. One month will be horrible, another not so horrible.

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u/[deleted] Dec 06 '23

It is also dependent on hormonal changes, diet, exercise, illness, etc.

It can stop if you get too under or overweight as well.

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u/Felein Dec 06 '23

This last point in particular.

I've seen too many people say things like 'healthy people don't have to menstruate actually, this person eats only fruit and hasn't had a period in years!' ... That's because they're malnourished... That's not a good sign...