Does menstrual blood and urine come out of the same opening?
No. This is a common misconception. During menstruation, fluid leaves the body through the vagina. When you urinate, fluid leaves through the urethra, a very small opening in front of the vaginal opening. If you miss your period, does that mean you’re pregnant? No. There are other reasons for your menstrual period to be delayed such as stress or illness. In the case of a young woman, her periods may be irregular for several years. If a woman has not had any sexual contact in which there was the exchange of bodily fluid, she wouldn’t be pregnant. How do I know what products to use for menstrual fluid? There are several products available which help absorb menstrual flow. You may choose to use pads or sanitary napkins which are worn outside of the body and attach to your underwear. Or you may choose to use tampons, which are worn inside the vagina and absorb menstrual flow. Both pads and tampons have to be changed several times during the day and the used items thrown away or disposed of
