ok, when i first got my period, it was barely anything, then i got another oner one, two weeks later, the same thing, nothing, a month later i had a real one, but, it wasn't that much, and i haven't had one for two or three months, what's the deal, do i need to go to the gyneacologist????
2006-09-09 06:02:46 · 15 answers · asked by xsnicklexfritzx 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
no, unless u have reason to think u might be preg or this goes on for more than 6 mos.
2006-09-09 06:15:44 · answer #1 · answered by lady sixx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting Your Period
Probably the most talked about event of puberty for a girl is her period. Getting your period is another way of talking about menstruation.
Within about a year after beginning her growth spurt, most girls will have their first period. This marks the beginning of a girl's life as a young woman. In some cultures, this is celebrated publicly. Others choose to be more private about it. Some girls can't wait for their first period to come, while others may dread it or feel neutral about it. No matter how you feel, it's an important event in your life and part of the normal process of becoming an adult.
Most American girls start their periods between the ages of 9 and 15. There really isn't any way you can tell the day or week you'll get your first period.
There also isn't really any way you can make it come sooner or delay it from happening. But you can understand what is happening inside your body to know what is normal for you.
During each period, the inner lining of your uterus is shed through the vagina, the passage that connects your inner reproductive organs to your outer sex organs or genitals. This lining is mostly blood and other tissues that have been building up since your last period. The purpose of this blood is to provide nutrients for a fertilized egg if you were to become pregnant. Girls start having their periods early in heir lives, but most don't decide to start a family till they've already been having their periods for many years. Most women stop having periods when they are between 45 and 55 years old. This is called menopause.
You may have heard some women talking about their monthly cycle. This cycle begins on the first day of one period and ends on first day of the next period. While women's periods do tend to come about once per month, there is a wide range in the length of menstrual cycle from woman to woman. Some women's periods come as often as every 21 days, some as far apart as every 35 days. The most common range is 25-30 days. Some women have regular cycles and their periods start exactly the same number of days apart each time. For other women, the length of their cycle varies from month to month.
There is also a great range in how much blood flow each woman loses during her period. You may have a heavy flow and need to change your pad or tampon frequently. Or you may have a light flow with barely any blood loss. Usually your flow will be heaviest at the beginning of your period. It may start out light, get heavier, and then get lighter again until it's over. It's also common to see some small clots or pieces of tissue in your menstrual blood. Most women's periods last from 3 to 7 days.
Another thing that can vary is the color of the blood on your tampon or pad. Sometimes the blood from your period can be a dark, rust-like color. Other times it can be a bright red color. The color may vary according to where you are in your period or the heaviness of your flow. Pay attention to the rhythm of your body, so you'll know what is normal for you in terms of flow, cycle and period length, and color of your blood.
2006-09-09 13:10:52 · answer #2 · answered by the ole ball and chain 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you just starting? I went to the Dr with my friend and her 12 year old girl who had just started and the Dr told her that it was normal for the first year of a girl's period to be irregular.
2006-09-09 13:07:12 · answer #3 · answered by Turtle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a young girl first gets her period it is very common for it to be irregular. You're not fully matured and your hormones aren't balanced yet. Unless you're experiencing pain (other than cramps), give it some time (even up to a year), but tell your doctor when you go for your regular exam.
2006-09-09 13:06:58 · answer #4 · answered by IAINTELLEN 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When I first started my period, it was VERY irregular. I think I started, then went like 6 months without one at all! It will even out.
Unless you have reason to believe you're pregnant.
2006-09-09 13:05:17 · answer #5 · answered by Jasmine Lily 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think you ahould talk to your mom because it is quite common for daughters to have the same first period as their mothers. maybe she had the same problem. dont be embarrassed she is a woman, and she has many years experience.
but i dont think you have anything to worry about mine was ii\rregular for like the first year give your body some time to even itself out and get the menstrual cycle going.
in the meantime enjoy your last opportunity to live without your period you will miss it!!! good luck!
and welcome to womanhood
2006-09-09 13:09:56 · answer #6 · answered by The Weed Fairy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you're period is just starting so its going to be irregular and everything. Just chill out boo boo. It's okay
2006-09-09 13:06:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
One time my sister had her period but not a lot came out. Then, a few nights later, it all just came gushing out all at once. She screamed, but she was okay after that.
2006-09-09 13:05:24 · answer #8 · answered by Caribbean Blue 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I WILL JUST TELL YOU LIKE THIS. MY DAUGHTER SOMETIMES MISSES HERS FOR TWO MONTHS AT A TIME. THAT'S CALLED IRREGULAR PERIODS. THERE IS NO PROBLEMS WITH THAT. IT'S JUST HOW SOME GIRLS ARE.
2006-09-09 13:07:17 · answer #9 · answered by PRECIANA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old are you? If you havn't had your period for 3+ years then you are normal. Ask your mom for her advice though.
2006-09-09 13:05:28 · answer #10 · answered by Sonya 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋