This is partly because the topics are uncomfortable for the teachers to discuss, and partly because some parents do not feel this education should occur in schools. I do not share either of these views. I feel the more information available to all of us the more we can choose a healthier path for our lives. If women truly understood how their body works, and the changes that occur, this would lead to better decision making about sexual activity, birth control, and planning a pregnancy. L earn about the hormones that affect how you feel before and during your period.
L earn about the signs of ovulation.
L earn about what is normal and what is abnormal in regards to menstrual cycles. L earn how to prevent or achieve pregnancy using the signs of ovulation as a guide F ind a practitioner with whom you can talk and share your concerns. Look for classes or courses in your area that might provide you with more information. This may seem a bit technical at first, but and I am just going to introduce the topic. Science is learning more and more about the hormones and interactions of hormones, but some of the basics have been established.