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In the United States, the average age of a woman's first period is 12.3 years old, which means most women have menstrual cycles a significant portion of their lives. Because of this, some of the most common questions asked are about periods and what is considered "normal."
Listen as Dr. Sara Ackerman, obstetrician/gynecologist with Allina Health, discusses the most common menstrual cycle questions many women have.
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Posted November 13, 2016
After the birth of a baby, some women notice an abdominal protrusion that seems to be more prominent when going from a lying to sitting position, or when using the abdominal muscles. This protrusion is diastasis recti or abdominal muscle separation.
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