ummmm......i am kinda confused. I think I am having my period?

Question

Helpful tips to help me. I am 13 and this will/would be my first period. Tips???

My mom is at work.

Answer 1

Well, welcome to HELL, sweety. I've had mine for 10+ years and it's no picnic. Go take you some tylenol or midol because cramps will kick in soon. Put a maxi pad in your underwear to keep from making a mess. And in about two days if you still have it take a nice hot bath and it will help shorten the length of your period. MAke sure you take a shower every night or if you have time twice a day, staying clean during yout period is VERY important. Good luck hon!

Answer 2

You should call your mom. Your first period is kind of a big deal.

As for what you should do, I'm sure there are some "pads" in the house somewhere - under the sink in your mom's bathroom, probably. You'll want to put one in your panties so you don't ruin them.

You might have some cramps. Take some tylenol as soon as you feel any discomfort. Ask your mom to get you some Midol if you do have cramps, but don't take it during the day - it will make you really tired. Caffeine helps with the cramping, so a soda or coffee or chocolate will help.

Your first period might not last very long, and it might not be very heavy, but be prepared. If you're leaving the house, bring enough pads to change every 3 hours. Make sure they're in a clean storage thingy, not just loose in your purse. Put them in a baggie if you have to. Don't flush them down the toilet. Wrap them in a paper bag, wad of tissue, or something and put them in the trash. If you have a dog, put them in a baggie, seal it, and then put it in a baggie the trash because even though it is gross, dogs will eat that stuff.

Congratulations. You are now "officially" a woman.

Answer 3

Don't you have a mom, sister, aunt or close adult female friend you can talk to? This isn't something you ask a bunch of strangers about. This is personal, even though it's a normal part of growing up. Maybe talk to a counselor at school, school nurse, or a teacher. There are also other medical sites you can go to to look up things. If it's a specific question you have, then call a woman's clinic and see if you can talk to someone there. There may even be a free clinic you can call and talk to a nurse. Getting answers to sensitive questions here could mislead you. Not everyone on this site knows you, and may give you advice based on their own body, which is different than yours. Find someone you can talk to, in person. This is something that needs personal attention, so that they can calm your fears or help you to seek the proper health care to check things out. Please do this, for yourself. It will help you take charge and start you on your way to responsible health. Also, it's not a good thing to take medication that's not been approved by your parents or doctor, so be careful with tips to medicate yourself. Not all medications are right for everyone. Be careful. And relax. <*)))><

Answer 4

When girls first start their period, a lot of unsual things can happen, like getting it every other week, not getting it for 2 months, or getting it for a longer time. This is a normal part of puberty, the cycle is getting ready to become just that, a cycle and it can take up to a year to be a steady thing, for some woman it never does. She may just be a girl who is going to have a heavy period to deal with.

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As she gets older there are options she can take to control it, like oral contraceptives.
If she is showing no other signs, like being extremely lethargic, getting sick to her stomach and such, I would just keep an eye on her, although calling your doctor to get an opinion is always a good idea. You may want to talk to some of the women on her father's side of the family to see if this is normal for them. That way you will be able to determine if this is the way it is going to be with her, or if its something she may grow out of.

Answer 5

Ask your mom if you are confussed. She knows you better than we do. As for tips:

1. Always have chocolate in your house (you will get cravings and it will help with cramps)
2. To help with cramps, get a heating pad. The heat helps with the pain quite a bit.
3. For the first few years, your period will be irregular. I'm 18, and up until I started taking the pill mine were still irregular. IT'S NORMAL.
4. Try tampons. The first few times it could hurt, but it would be worth it. If you don't get used to them, summer will be hell without a pool to jump in.

Any other questions, ask either your mom or a doctor.

Answer 6

Hi there,

You need to talk to your Mum about it. Meanwhile take some painkillers for the pain, wear a pad and change it every 3-4 hours and keep yourself clean down there. Also use a hot water bottle and apply it to your tummy if you haven't got any painkillers or if the pain killers aren't working.

Write down on a piece of paper or in your diary/book the day your period arrived and when your period finishes, write this in the book too. When your next period arrives, write this in the book too and the day it ends. After several months or a year you will start noticing a pattern appearing in your period cycle.

Answer 7

Probably. When you have your period you are bleeding out the lining in your stomach that your body produces to hold a baby when you reach sexual maturity. When you are not pregnant, you bleed throuh your private areas. I', really sorry about the way I had to put it, but thats the way it goes. And its no fun I can tell you that. Talk to your mother or female friend. You are definitly at the age for it.

Answer 8

Well ya ask ur mom and if u cant talk to her talk to some one else if u have questions u can email me i just had my first period about a month ago some i could help k [e-mail]

Answer 9

Well if your having period-like occurances and you're not getting your period, then something is seriously wrong. My suggestion, ask a parent or sibling, or perhaps a trusted friend. Don't ask the guy next door with the candy and the binoculars.

Answer 10

First you get a few drops of blood then your flow becomes heavier. It lasts about three to five days and that's it. Most women get cramps and they feel very grouchy.
If you haven't already you should ask your Mom if you have one. If not a school nurse or a friend that's a woman cna help you. Maybe a teacher or an adult you trust.
Nothing to worry about really. Welcome to womanhood.