I really need help. (Females Only)?

Question

Ok I need help because when I get my period it seems like everytime I get it leaks all the freaking time and it's so annoying! I use Always pads and my mom won't let me use tampons yet. I need suggestions on better pads or ways to get my period not to be so heavy. Help me please.

Answer 1

Use pads with wings and change often (wearing a snug-fitting panty helps too). How heavy is your period? The heavy flow should last 1-2 days and your period no longer than a week. If your period lasts for more than 2 weeks, you should have an ultrasound to find out if you have ovarian cysts.

I would not suggest taking any birth control pills. They do more harm than good in the long run (and your doctors won't even tell you this).

Tip: Try to always wear dark pants whenever you have your period (during the first few days). If you get leaks on your underwear, pants, etc. dab it with Hydrogen Peroxide. Watch it eat away at the leak and dab again with tissues to dry. Leak gone!

Answer 2

The overnight pads that are long and have wings are good. I use these plus tampons on the first few days of my period. If your mom is dead set against tampons then I suggest wearing dark pants when you have your period and changing your pad frequently. They make special cleansing wipes for women. You might want to have some of these or at least carry some tissue for when it does leak to wipe up the mess before it starts to show through. Does your mom know that they make junior tampons that are very slim? But even with these, pads will be needed. Teenagers often have heavier periods.

Answer 3

Hey, I hear ya on this one. My period was really, really heavy when I was younger too, and really embarassing because I was the first girl in my class to start. I don't know how old you are, and I don't know why your mom won't let you use tampons, but it's your body and it's a decision you should be able to make for yourself. Talk to her about the fact that you're not comfortable with pads and that the leaks are embarassing, and ask her to help you find an alternative. If she won't listen, find another trusted adult female to talk to. Your mom shouldn't force you to use something that is uncomfortable and hurts your self-esteem. If you really want to convince her, learn all you can about tampons. Ask another friend/relative who has tampons to let you read the package insert, or look up the information online. Learn how to use them, what the advantages are, and what the risks are. If you show her that you understand all this and that you're making an educated decision, she may be more willing to consent. Tampax's website is a good informational site to visit, with tampon Q&A and instructions about how to use tampons and what the risks are. http://www.tampax.com/home.php
Also, here's another good site with advice about convincing your mom to let you use tampons: http://www.beinggirl.com/en_US/pages/questiondetail.jsp?ContentId=ASK384
You may also want to talk to your doctor if your heavy flow concerns you. It doesn't sound too problematic- a lot of girls just have a heavier flow than others- but if you're worried, getting your doctor's input may ease your mind, and if there is a problem he/she can help you fix it.
If you're absolutely stuck on pads, you might want to try an overnight pad. They're more absorbent. I never liked pads with wings because then the blood doesn't stay in the middle, it spills over the sides. What I actually found works pretty well is pads that are meant for bladder leakage. It may sound weird, but they're more absorbant than feminine pads, and they usually have plastic leak guards on the sides. When shopping for feminine pads, look for something that has a dry-weave cover- instead of being a flat, fabric-like surface, it will look almost like netting with small holes in it. This allows the blood to pass into the pad quicker, and leave less puddled on top.
I really hope everything works out for you. Good luck.

Answer 4

I've always used the Overnights with Wings (the wings are an absolute must!). I also buy the ones that are for women who are over a Size 14. I'm don't wear a size 14, but the pads are wider. Sometimes, if I'm really on a flow, I'll line up two pads to make one really long pad. At bedtime, I do the two pad thing along with wearing Depends.

Answer 5

shower a couple more times it stops the flow, don't take aspirin cause that will only make you bleed more. There is a new medication out there that stops you from having your period but I haven't tried it and don't know the side effects. If it is too much and painful go to a gyn and let the DR. know and help you. stayfree has overnight pads that are thin and are cotton so they absorb more. Definitly have to change more often. Tampons tend to give infections and you can get toxic shock syndrome. Stick with the pads.

Answer 6

I used Always for years & years but finally changed brands because they have ruined their good pads with all the "improvements". Now I like equate pads (Wal-mart's in house brand) 'cause they are like the old way Always used to be like and I like Kotex.

Something else I can recommend is that you start using overnight pads. I use them all the time (day or night) because the flow is more than a "regular" pad can handle. You don't need to be inconvenienced by quite so many changes that way either.

Answer 7

I found the pads with wings leaked around the wing part. Change your pad more often and use a more absorbent one. Kotex uses a system that shows how heavy a flow the pad can handle.

Answer 8

Talk to your mom about having her take you to the doctor. I had a problem with this when I was 12 and they were able to help with some medication (not birth control pills).
Please don't sneak around and use tampons if your Mom doesn't want you to; there are complications that can come from improper use of tampons.

Answer 9

The pad does not matter. I know that when I have very heavy flow, I take Ibuprphen or midol. This seems to help the flow and also can relieve some of the bloating and cramping.

Answer 10

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