Is My Period Normal?
Medically Reviewed by Jabeen Begum, MD on August 29, 2023
Question 1/14
How long does the typical period last?
- 2-3 days
- 3-5 days
- 6-7 days
Question 2/14
How much blood does the average woman lose during each period?
- 2 tablespoons
- 1/3 cup
- 1 cup
Question 3/14
If you miss a period, you're either pregnant or something's wrong.
- True
- False
Question 4/14
When your period starts, it's normal to feel pain in:
- Your arms, legs, or both
- Your belly, back, or both
- Just your belly
Question 5/14
It's a fact that women who live together have their periods at the same time.
- True
- False
Question 6/14
How long is a normal menstrual cycle?
- 21 days
- 28 days
- 35 days
- All of the above
Question 7/14
What might make your period feel worse?
- Exercise
- Stress
- Chocolate
Question 8/14
What percentage of U.S. women in a 2005 survey said that in some ways, they enjoy their periods?
- 3%
- 8%
- 25%
- 20%
Question 9/14
About how many periods will you have in your life?
- 200
- 450
- 650
- 1,000
Question 10/14
Bleeding between periods is always a sign that something's wrong.
- True
- False
Question 11/14
It's normal to pass clumps or clots of blood during your period.
- True
- False
Question 12/14
You can't get pregnant during your period.
- True
- False
Question 13/14
It's normal to see brown blood in your period.
- True
- False
Question 14/14
What might help relieve PMS symptoms?
- Chocolate
- Exercise
- Wine