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


