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What age should you start worrying about your period?
If you have questions or concerns about when you’ll get your period, talk to your doctor. And let your doctor know if you don’t get your period by the time you’re 15, or by 3 years after you started puberty.
Is it weird to start your period at 10?
Most girls get their first period when they’re around 12. But getting it any time between age 10 and 15 is OK.
Why am I scared to get my period?
This hormonal rollercoaster can affect neurotransmitters in your brain, such as serotonin and dopamine, which are associated with mood regulation. This may partly explain the psychological symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, and mood swings, that happen during PMS.
What do I do when my daughter gets her period?
Tell your daughter that during her periods, she may feel soreness in her breasts and discomfort or mild pain in her abdomen. She can use home remedies to relieve her period cramps: Place a hot water bag/bottle on her lower abdomen for a few minutes. Eat smaller, frequent meals throughout the day.
What should my first period be like?
Your first period should last anywhere from 2 to 7 days. It may be very light, with just a few spots of brownish blood. Or it may start and end more brownish, but be brighter red on heavier flow days.
Is it normal to get a period at 11?
Most young people will have their first periods when they’re between 11 and 14½, but anywhere from 9-16 years is considered normal. Periods are likely to start soon if your child has: had a major growth spurt. grown some underarm and pubic hair.
How old do girls have to be to get their period?
Some girls may start menstruating as early as age 10, but others may not get their first period until they are 15 years old.
How many times a day should you change your period pad?
It may look like a lot of blood, but a girl usually only loses a few tablespoons of blood during the whole period. Most girls need to change their pad, tampon, or menstrual cup about 3‒6 times a day. Will I Have Periods for the Rest of My Life?
How do I know if my daughter has a period?
Another sign is vaginal discharge fluid (sort of like mucus) that a girl might see or feel on her underwear. This discharge usually begins about 6 months to a year before a girl gets her first period.
Is it normal for a girl to have irregular periods?
A girl’s body may not follow an exact schedule. It’s common, especially in the first 2 years after a girl starts getting her period, to skip periods or to have irregular periods. Illness, rapid weight change, or stress can also make things more unpredictable.