Period questions!! (im 13 and pretty clueless)?!


Question: Period questions!! (im 13 and pretty clueless)!?
ok i have not started pms yet
(although im tall and not flat, idk why) so i just have a few Q's and my mom isnt here at the moment!. (real truth!)

1!. How long does a period last!?
2!. does your period just keep slowly going!?
3!. If your period doesnt start by 16, i heard you have to go to a doctor!. what do they do to you at the doctors if that happens!?
4!. whats up with all the different kinds of pads!?
5!. how often does a period happen!?

thank you!. and please do not call me stupid, most people bother not to tell me because they think im 13 and i already know!Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
1!. When I was young, my periods were really weird!.!.!.some would last 10 days or more (that was rare, don't worry) and some were the normal 5-7 days!.
2!. It does keep going, though I usually get the heaviest flow on the first day and second day!.!.!.sometimes it starts pretty strong (though not a gush you'll need to worry about!.!.!.!.it's just not as "light" as I have on other days!.!.!. I usually get some cramps within a few hours of it starting though, so I can kind of tell it's coming!. You'll get to know your body!.
3!. Exactly what the first lady said!.!.!.!."birth control pills" are fairly common to get you going and regulated, but if you're not comfortable with that, and you're not having sex (which I'd recommend waiting till at least 18-20 before having with someone you've been committed to for a long time, and seem to have a long future with - waiting for marriage would be ideal!.!.!.!.), in any case, you could ask your doctor about options if you don't want to go on the Pill!.
4!. I'd really suggest ones that have wings that wrap around your undies to protect the sides!.!.!.there's less chance of leakage or the pad moving around!. Once you're comfortable with the idea, and maybe talk to your mom, I'd try tampons!.!.!.!.they're SO much easier to deal with in my opinion!.!.!.!.and then you can just use real light pads or panty liners to protect from potential leaks (if your flow is heavier than you realize, or you don't get to change your tampon for a while after it really needs it)!. It's a good back-up for the time while you're getting used to it all!.
5!. When I was a teenager, I got 2 periods a year!. Seriously!. That happened till I was in my early 20s and on birth control!. I was really ok with it! BUT, with longer in between them, they tended to last a little longer and be heavier and have worse cramps!. On the average 28-30 days!.!.!.though I sometimes still range up to 35 days!.!.!.!.and we're talking start date to start date, not 30 days from the day it ended!.!.!.!.
You'll also notice changes in the mucus that is in your vaginal area as the month goes by!. After your period, it'll probably be fairly dry for 10 days or so!.!.!.and then towards the middle of your cycle, you'll find increasing mucus when you wipe, and sometimes it'll even be in your undies!.!.!.it's kind of clear and stretchy like egg whites!.!.!.!.that kind of signals that you're on the second half of your cycle!.!.!.!.where the egg is released, and if not fertilized (which we don't want it to be for at least 10 more years!) then your body will prepare for you period where it sheds the lining that was being built up to sustain a fertilized egg!. You'll notice a decrease in your mucus, and it gets a little more white and sticky as your body moves through the cycle!. By the end of your first year with your period, you'll probably be able to "read" your body through the month and have an idea of where you're at!.
Then there's PMS!.!.!.!.I tend to get it about a week before my period!.!.!.!.!.though sometimes it's the day before!.!.!.and I'm just super-emotional, or I'll get REALLY irritated or frustrated at something that wouldn't ordinarily bother me!.

Hope this all helps!.!.!.you're doing the right (and very mature) thing to look for answers!. It won't be long for you!.!.!.!.!.!.and it's one of those things that we look forward to because it means we're growing up and we can fit in with all the other girls, but after a few times through, you'll wish you could just put it all on hold again!.!.!.!.I started when I was 12, and I wish it had been 13 or 14 !!! :) And, later on, you can actually go on the pill and talk to your doctor about getting on a schedule where you don't have your period every month, if it's really a pain for you!.!.!.!.but I always hesitate anytime we're messing with mother nature! Good luck! In the end, for better or worse, God created women to be complex and wonderful creatures capable of sustaining life, and loving like nobody's business!Www@Answer-Health@Com

1!. How long does a period last!?
Anywhere from 2-7 days, maybe a tad bit more!. Average is 5!.
2!. does your period just keep slowly going!?
It doesnt feel like a waterfall coming ouy, just drops slowly
3!. If your period doesnt start by 16, i heard you have to go to a doctor!. what do they do to you at the doctors if that happens!?
You do NOT have to go to the Dr!. When your 18, maybe you should go, but not at 16!.
4!. whats up with all the different kinds of pads!?
They are for different types of periods!. YOur period can be heavy, where more discharge comes out-so you get a maxi pad!. Or it can be light, so you get a light pad!.
5!. how often does a period happen!?
Usually every month!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

1!. usually 3-7 days
2!.it usually will start heavy and get lighter if thats what you were asking!?
3!. I have no idea but i assume theyd put you on some kind of hormone pills or something!?
4!.theres diffrent kinds depending on how light/ heavy it is and theres wings for people who prefer them
5!. about every 28 days is averageWww@Answer-Health@Com

answer to ur questions

1!. usually 5-7 days
2!.Yeah pretty much
3!.I'm not sure they may give u sum med!. to take or sumthing to make you start
4!.It's different thicknesses!.!.for the different flows(lite,medium,and heavy)
5!.Well every 28 days they say!.!.but about every month

Your welcome!.!.i understand!.!.i have questions about that too!.I may not be much help and i may not have given you the right answerd but i tried and did the best i could!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

1!. Differs!. Once you have a few, it will get more regular, and probably last 5-7 days!.
2!. The first day itll be light!. Second/third day it will be heavy, and then it gets less and less and eventually stops!.
3!. Just talk to you and see whats up!. They might give you pills!. Dont worry about it, its rare!.
4!. Some are thicker for heavier flow!. Some girls like certain ones better than others because theyre more comfortable!.
5!. Once a month, for 5-7 days!.

Youre not stupid, I had no idea either! :)Www@Answer-Health@Com

i am 13 to going to be forteen soon had my pierod sense i was 11
1!. 3 days to a week maybe more
2!. yes the first 24 hours are the worst but slowly it will become less and less
3!. give you some sort of pill ( my cousin had that problem)
4!. different women different bodies different pads
5!. once a month rarly you will have 2 in a month but don't panic when that happens!.
your not stupid i still ask questions too

happy to help a fellow teenagerWww@Answer-Health@Com

i started yesterday, so im not a pro but i do know that 4 the first 2 yr!. u really cant predict, and when u first get it it should last 2-3 days, and pads are SUCH an newsance !! u should use playtex sport!! ps im 13 2!Www@Answer-Health@Com

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1!. It lasts like a week or so in the first year!. But I don't know, I started really young!.
2!. It goes really long blood flow in the first two days, then it progressively gets lower until it gets really light!. You have a lot of cramping, and sometimes it's diffucult to walk!. Also, you have this bloating, head aches, stomachaches, and having a hard time to move around!.
3!. When that happens, they give you pills or maybe estrogen!. I think that it also might mean that you are unable to produce children!.
4!. They are for the different stages of a period!. If you have a period similar to mine, it goes like this!. At you first year, your period starts off light, meaning that the blood is a sort of black redish and has very little blood,so you get the light weight!. If you have a different kind, it is very red and there are a lot, potential of leaking to your clothes is high!. You buy a heavy weight brand for this!.As for the kinds to use, I think that Always heavy duty is a great choice for heavy times, while Kotex is a wonderful choice for light weight!.
There are these kinds as well:

Panty Liner - Designed to absorb daily vaginal discharge, light menstrual flow, "spotting", slight urinary incontinence, or as a backup for tampon use!.
Ultra-thin - A very compact (thin) pad, which may be as absorbent as a Regular or Maxi/Super pad but with less bulk!.
Regular - A middle range absorbency pad!.
Maxi / Super - A larger absorbency pad, useful for the start of the menstrual cycle when menstruation is often heaviest!.
Night - A longer pad to allow for more protection while the wearer is lying down, with an absorbency suitable for overnight use!.
Maternity - These are usually slightly longer than a maxi/Super pad and are designed to be worn to absorb lochia (bleeding that occurs after childbirth)

5!. It can be twice a month!. Usually it is once, but when you start it's irregular!. It can be anywhere from a week, to two weeks, to a few days, or even one!.



You are not stupid!. My parents - my MOTHER, did not tell me anything!. Nothing!. Never anything!. Neither did my sister!. I learned everything, EVERYTHING from the internet!. So don't think you're dumb!. Your quite smart for asking!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

1!. How long does a period last!?
Bout 5-7 days

2!. does your period just keep slowly going!?
yea!?
Sorry i dont get the question

3!. If your period doesnt start by 16, i heard you have to go to a doctor!. what do they do to you at the doctors if that happens!?
Honestly i have no clue!.!.!.

4!. whats up with all the different kinds of pads!?
diffrent people like diffrent brands!.!.!.
Diffrent absorbancys
wings or no wings

5!. how often does a period happen!?
About every 28 days (once a month)Www@Answer-Health@Com

1 4-6 days
2 when you are younger, when you get older, it gets heavier
3 probably put you on birth control to help your hormones, or there could be nothing to do but wait
4 I get the over-night protection with wings because I hate getting my panties messed up!. i use tampons on my medium-light days
5 You have a cycle, you are usually on your period the same time every month!. It will rotate and move to the first of the month, the middle to the end of the month, as you get older

No, you are not stupid!. I had to learn most things from others and books because my mother didn't know or not have the right informationWww@Answer-Health@Com

1!. How long does a period last!? anywhere from 2-7 days usually!. Maybe a little longer!.

2!. does your period just keep slowly going!? No!. It will not start going untill you are aound 55-60 and go into menopause!. But durring your period, it usually goes from light to heavy, to heavier, to heavy, to light again!. but everone is different!.

3!. If your period doesnt start by 16, i heard you have to go to a doctor!. what do they do to you at the doctors if that happens!? They will probably give you a hormone booster that causes you to go into puberty!.

4!. whats up with all the different kinds of pads!? they have liners, light, heavy, overnight and more, You just use the ones that work best for you!.

5!. how often does a period happen!? When you first start it, it is really random!. You could have it 3 times a month, or once in 4 months!. Just depends but after a year or 2 it should only be once a month!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

period lasts generally for 5-7 days
yep - in total though they reckon women only lose about 1 tablespoon of blood - I disagree though!.!.!.!.!.!.
No idea about the period/doc question - although my cous was 17 whens he finally started her period - no reason and she's fine and dandy now!.
LOL - totally confusing with the pad thing!. Have a look in some of the teenage magazines or even on the websites for the pads - they'll often send you out free samples so ya can have some on hand before, just in case!.
Period happens generally every 28 days - but alot of women have a different cycle time as well (myself I hav e a23 day cycle one month and then a 32 day cycle the next) just monitor your periods when they start and you'll quickly figure it out!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

1!.can last from 1 day(your first time getting it)to 5 days
(i know ppl who have it for 10 days but thats still normal!)
2!.the first day its slow and gets faster then on your last day its slow and usually black to dark brown(instead of red) and this black discharge can last for as long as 3 days(its normal your period blood is excposed to more oxygen therefore turns darker!.
3!.sum1 i know got hers at 17 and shes completely normal!.
4!.it depends what you prefer some are for ppl who bleed alot and some ppl have less blood!. everyones different so try alot and c wut u like best!.
5!.it happens every month around the same time!. and plz dont freak out if you miss your period it dusnt always meen ur pregnent you will be off and on during your first year(or more)
it needs time to regulatye itself!.

and i understand your not stoopid!. its smart to ask if u didnt i would think your stoopidWww@Answer-Health@Com

1!. How long does a period last!? ussually it would last about a week or so!.
2!. does your period just keep slowly going!?sometimes it flows faster, and other times really slow!. but it will keep going for about a week or so
3!. If your period doesnt start by 16, i heard you have to go to a doctor!. what do they do to you at the doctors if that happens!? i haven't heard that!. my friends older sister, got her first period at about 17-18, and she didn't go to a doctor, it's just some people are late bloomers,
4!. whats up with all the different kinds of pads!? some are more protective then others, and some are made to fit in different kinds of panties!. ^,^
5!. how often does a period happen!? once a month!.

and your not at all stupid for asking these questions, i'm your age, and i got my period when i was 9, i was a very earlly bloomer, and i couldn't stop asking random questions about periods, and to be honest, i fainted when i saw blood in my underwhere for the first time!. i was so young no one bothered to tell me what a period was, when i woke up in the hospital, i paniced and thought i was dieing, but they explained everything to me!. ^!.^ and they said if i ever have a question, to just ask my doctor, or my mom, so i advise you to do that!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

1!. A Period Usually Lasts 1-7 Days!.
2!. Your Period Doesn't Come All At Once!.
3!. They Check To Make Sure Your Getting All The Nutrients, Vitamins, Calcium Etc!. And They See If Your Developing Right!.
4!. The Different Kinds Of Pads Are Necessary Because You Wouldn't Relly Need A Super Pad On A Light Day!. And If Your Flow is Heavy Then You Wouldn't Want A Light Pad That May Just Last For 30 Min!. Or An Hour!. You Also Wouldn't Want The Pad To Leak!.
5!. A Period Happens Around Every 28 Days!. But Anywhere From 25-33 Days Are Normal!.

If You Have Any More Questions About Puberty Or Periods
You Can Email Me Anytime At:

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Your probably going to get some of the same answers but here it goes!! I got my period at age 11, yeah young!. I am now in my teen years!. I was prettyyy clueless myself but I just told my mom and she helped me through it!. Remember your mom was your age once so don't be afraid to ask the questions!. Every girl gets her period, it's nothing to be ashamed of!. Here are your answers!.

1!. Some periods can last between 2-8 days!. Some girls have longer periods!. It just depends on the girl and her hormone level!.

2!. Your period will start out slow, then get heavier, then slow down when your nearing the end!.

3!. I have never heard that if you don't get your period by 16 then you have to go to the doctor!. Some girls are just late bloomers, that's all!. And if a girl never gets her period, she can never have kids!.

4!. The different pads are for different kinds of flows!. There are panty liners for light flows, regular pads for well medium to light flows, night-time pads for at night and maxi pads for medium to heavy flows!. You'll find the right one for you or you can use tampons!. Whatever you feel comfortable with

5!. Periods can happen once or twice a month!. Girls just starting out with their periods have irregular periods!. Which means then can start at the begining, middle or end of the month!. They are kind of sketchy at the begining, but after a year or more they regular out!.

Here is some more info about periods!.

They come with PMS, pre menstral syndrome!. It's not a disease or anything just when your boobs get tender, you have cravings, mood swings and other I guess "side effects" before you get your period!.

Also, cramps are a BIG factor!. Some girls don't get them and others get them so bad their daily functions are interrupted!. If you have bad cramps you can take 3 ibiprophin or get cramp medication to help!. Putting heat onto the site helps, drink plenty of water and move around!. What move around!?!? Moving around helps with relieving pain!.

When you get your period, wear "junky" underwear!. Why!? Because sometimes your pad will overflow and get onto your underwear!. Not good!. At bedtime sleeping sort of propped up helps your flow get onto the pad and not anywhere else!. Putting a old blanket or towel down ontop of your bed will help just in case of your pad overflows and so you won't ruin your sheets!. Wearing old shorts or pants will keep your good ones in well good shape!!!

If you have anymore questions just message me!! I'll be happy to help answer any questions about anything, guys, school, fashion, friends, family, girl stuff, anything!!!!
Hope I've helped!!! Good luck!!Www@Answer-Health@Com





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