Menstrual Mysteries

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By Pat Wingert

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Maybe you grew up calling it Aunt Flo. Perhaps you referred to it as "my friend." But despite references that imply familiarity, most of us don't really know that much about our monthly menstrual periods. After having "the talk" with your mother, you probably learned little beyond what your own experiences told you.

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