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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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I got my period about 2 hours ago and i have no idea how to keep track of when it will come or how many times a week ! I need some tips on how to keep track and stuff ! thanks !

by latj on 8/24/2011 4:48:36 PM

 
 

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Okay, I haven't gotten my period yet, but I have had cramps for the last 3 days. I have been getting discharge for 2 years now. I started growing boobs 3 years ago. Am I going to get it soon?? Thanks!




Hey girlie,

All of those are signs that you're moving through puberty normally, but the cramps especially could be a major sign that your first period is CLOSE. Stay prepared with a pad at home/in your purse if you go out, just in case! It's not a guarantee, but it sounds pretty likely Smile 
Lauren C.

by phoebeloren00 on 7/19/2011 12:39:11 AM

 
 

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Hi i was just wondering, can you feel your period when its happening?
Thanks!




Hey girl!

    It kinda depends. If it's your first period, you'll probably know because you'll start feeling something down there that you haven't really felt before. If you're wearing a tampon, you probably won't feel it because the tampon soaks everything up. Hope that helps! x0x0 
casey l.

by lazer!beam!22 on 6/16/2011 9:55:58 AM

 
 

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I have had discharge for around 2 years now.
I have also had REALLY bad cramps for around a year.
I'm oversensitive ( as in I think they are mood swings )
I weigh much more than my friends, but I still look O.K I guess
This has been happening for a longgg time and I'm only 11. I don't know if it's natural or Sister Flo ( Haha Finding Nemo )is already on her way to pubic town. Please help me out and tell me if it is or not!! Thanks!




Hey girlie. You're along the path to getting it, but no one can tell you for sure when you're going to get it. You just have to be prepared for it. So keep a pad and tampon with you as much as possible. 
Marly Z.

by sassygirlh20b on 4/18/2011 6:59:36 PM

 
 

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my friend just got her period and all of my friends who got theres think i'll get mine next but my doctor said in october that i'll get it next year. are doctors usually right? who is right? can on one really tell?




Hey girlie. Doctors can make estimates, but they can't tell you exactly when you'll get it. You will get it when you get it! So, be ready! 
Marly Z.

by terri17 on 4/6/2011 6:40:26 PM

 
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