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First Period Prep



What are some signs that I’m going to start my period? I’m 12 years old and still have not started. Can you give me some clues to go by?
 
Wouldn’t it be great to be able to circle a date on the calendar and know that’s when you’re getting your period? Even when you do start getting it monthly, the date may be difficult to guess each month, as it takes awhile for your bod to get on a sched’.
 
Unfortunately, there aren’t a ton of signs for your first period. There are ways to tell that your body is maturing, which means you’re getting close to puberty, such as breast growth, public hair and acne. Although it’s also possible to see these body changes after your first period.
 
The typical “period” signs may not show up before your first one. Typically, before periods, girls might have bloating, cramping, headaches, mood swings, acne breakouts, etc. But you may not have any of that before your first period.
 
Doctor Corina Tennant-Moore, who is an OBGYN at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, suggests paying attention to any spotting, but agrees that you may not see it coming. Best to be prepared with pads and/or tampons at home, and you can carry one with ya, just in case.

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MODMODMOD ok so ive had my period for almost a year(i think like 11 months) and i usually get it every other month. is that normal?? also, i got it this month on a firday, and then it was normal, but on saturday and sunday it was so heavy it bled through a super sized tampon in 2 hours!! it was like that today too until about noon. then when i got home at330 it was like way to early to change it! but i did anyway, and now its too early to change it even though its been 4 horus!! is it bad that my period was that heavy before and also that is changed so quickly?? 




Hey girlie, it's normal for your period to be irregular in the first year. If it doesn't regulate itself in the next year you should see a doctor about it. It's also fine that your period was heavy, but now it's not. Sometimes the heavy part of it doesn't last very long. 

Lauren T.

by PINKIEprincess on 11/8/2010 10:28:31 PM

 
 

MOD! MOD! MOD! what is spotting???

 

Hey girl, Spotting is when you have some bleeding in-between your periods.  It happens to some girls before they get their period for the first time. 

Marie H.

by japarican on 11/8/2010 6:18:27 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD im 11, i have had headaches, not bad cramps, bigger boobs, random acne, yellowish discharge, pubic hair, every1 always says i look at least 13, and i had dried brown stuff in my undies yesterday, is that a period??? n if it wasnt, then will i get it soon cuz i think i might get it soon



Hey girl!  It's hard for me to say for sure exactly what that was.  It could be your period, especially if it keeps up for the next few days.  It could also be "spotting," which happens for some girls before they get their first period.  I encourage you to talk with an adult if you have more concerns or questions.  xoxo

Marie H.

by guitargirl7321 on 11/8/2010 5:07:02 PM

 
 

MOD! I've had some spotting and I'm 12. Am I going to get my period soon? How would I tell my mom? It would be really weird.

 

 

Hey chica! It's impossible to say when you're going to get your period, but spotting is a sign that it's on it's way sooner, rather than later. I would definately talk to your mom about it. Although it feels awkward, your mom has her period too! So, she'll totally understand Smile

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Becca G.

by musicroxmyworld on 11/7/2010 7:21:54 PM

 
 

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in like april i had spotting once and i never had my period is there sumthing wrong? should i see a doctor??

 

I don't think there's anything wrong because a lot of girls are irregular at first, and I guess you didn't really get your period the first time. However, you could always ask your mom or bring it up to your doctor at your check-up, just in case.

Vanessa J.

by ADVICE_CHICK101 on 11/6/2010 12:03:40 AM

 
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