Tell me how to prepare for a period.?!


Question:

Tell me how to prepare for a period.?

I still haven't had mine.

Im almost 13


Answers:

You're probably not far away from starting, so it's good you're asking this question now.

It's probably time to buy some pads so you're ready whenever the time comes. There are a lot of choices out there, but it's probably best to pick out a package of regular size ones for daytime, and a package of longer ones for overnight. Don't worry about tampons for a while.

The first time, you'll probably feel a little sick for a few hours before the bleeding starts. You may feel sick to your stomach, or have a headache, or feel kind of dizzy. Unless you get cramps, the bleeding doesn't hurt, so don't worry.

It will take several months for your period to become what will be normal for you. It may be light one month, then heavy the next, or it may last a long time one month, then only 3 days the next. But eventually it should become pretty regular, so you'll know when it will be coming and how long it will stay. To try to estimate, mark the first day of your period on a calendar, then count out four weeks from then. That should be when you can expect your next period (28 days later), but like I said the first several months won't be that predictable. Always keep a few pads in your purse, backpack or locker, so you're always prepared.

Plan on changing your pad every couple of hours during the day (you might want to look at your school schedule when you know it so you can plan some regular times to visit the bathroom to change). You can't flush pads down the toilet; instead, roll them up and wrap them in toilet paper or the plastic they come in, and throw them in the garbage can.

You might also get some cramps within the first few months after you start your period. Talk to your mom about getting you some cramp medicine (Midol or Pamprin) to have on hand just in case.

It's a good idea when you're figuring out how to deal with your period, to wear black or dark pants for the time you're on your period. That way if you do have leaks, it won't be as noticeable. You can also keep a hoodie or something with you that you can tie around your waist if you need to hide a problem.

If you do have stains on your clothes: As soon as you can change out of your soiled clothes, rinse the stained areas in cold water until no more of the stain comes out. Use cold, not hot or warm water, because heat will set the stains there forever! You can soak the stained clothes in cold water until laundry day, or wash them in cold water. There are good detergents out there to get blood stains out, but your mom should know about those. Just help her out by rinsing the stains in cold as soon as you can!

Good luck! I know you'll do fine!




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