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Evelina Sterling, Associate Professor of Medical Sociology, Kennesaw State University

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

Tracking 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.

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