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Menstrual cycle is a vital sign and important indicator of overall health − 2 reproductive health experts explain

  • Written by Evelina Sterling, Associate Professor of Medical Sociology, Kennesaw State University
imageTracking your period is one way of staying on top of your health.peakSTOCK/iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images

“When was your last period?”

For anyone who menstruates, this is a routine question during any visit to your doctor.

Health care providers generally ask this to determine whether their patient is concerned about a...

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