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Banish PMS forever! Say see-ya to mood swings

 

 

The cause

Some girls’ hormonal changes mess with the brain’s serotonin, a hormone that improves moods. The result? A gloom ’n’ doom attitude.

 

The cure

“Avoid caffeine. It can make you a little more anxious, and that can make mood swings worse,” Dr. Hirsch says. Studies find that calcium might help prevent crankiness during PMS, so make sure you’re getting your three cups a day of dairy. Get plenty of sleep, and stay active. “Exercise will help your mood,” Dr. Hirsch adds. And it can’t hurt to warn your friends and family when PMSing—they’ll know not to take your crabby ’tude personally.
 
 

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today i got a kidney stone (the doctors told me its very rare for my age, im 14) and it was horrible. ik im supposed to drink lots of fluids but i was wondering if u could give me some info on how harmful they can b, how to prevent them etc. this was probably the most painful thing i ever expierienced in my life so id realy appreaciate ur help Smile


 


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by iheartsmiles on 2/25/2012 6:28:30 PM

 
 


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2 questions:
I just got my second period, and is it normal for the (fresh) blood to be brown?
Also, monday is the first time I have gym class with my period...what should i do about making sure it doesn't leak and stuff? (i wear pads)


 


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by Spacemadness on 2/25/2012 3:30:47 PM

 
 

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i just i had my period on feb. 20th and it was 10 days late my first period ever was in january 2012 so ive been really panincing my mom says im fine and my period ended on the 24th is it normal for it to be late?! p.s. im 12

Hey girl,

Your mom's right -- as long as you're getting your period, you're fine! Your first few periods can be irregular, so there's nothing to worry about, especially if you're not sexually active.

Meghan D.

by pinklol56 on 2/25/2012 10:54:33 AM

 
 

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Is it weird that I still can't use a tampon? I'm 15, but I got my period in grade 6. It's still not regular. Everytime I try to put a tampon in, it sorta hurts & feels uncomfortable. I just don't want to be the only girl who always wears pads...

Hey girl,

That's not weird at all -- people of all ages struggle with tampon use. Don't be afraid to ask your mom, sis or aunt for help, and check out these posts for more tips. http://www.girlslife.com/post/2011/04/19/Tampon-trouble-It-still-hurts.aspx http://www.girlslife.com/post/2010/12/21/I-cant-get-the-hang-of-tampons.aspx

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by Blushing-Beauty on 2/25/2012 9:51:19 AM

 
 



MODMODMOD okay, first of all, what does mod mean? Second, what does PMS mean? Thanks! Smile




Hey girlie,

"Mod" means moderator - that's me! Me and a whole team of older girls approve your comments and clubs, give you advice, and basically keep GL clean of offensive language, personal info, vulgar stuff, spam, etc. Putting "MOD" at the beginning of your question lets us know that you want us to answer.




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by furryfriend99 on 2/24/2012 9:43:30 PM

 
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