im 12 and i have a few questions?

Question

#1. Is 12 to young for birth control?
#2. do tampons everget stuck?
#3. is12 to young to waer tampons?
#4. what is a good way to stop period cramps?
#5. does anyone know any good ways to hide tampons at skool?
#6. how long does your period normally last?

(the reason i am asking these questions is bc i do not feel comfortable asking my mom and i know some of my questions are personal but i have female problemsand i want to know what YOU think about some of these things!)

THANK YOU SOO MUCH FOR YOU ANSWER!

Answer 1

#1.
Birth control is used to prevent pregnancy when someone has sex, a 12-year-old should not be having sex, not only because it is illegal but it is also very harmful to emotional and physical health.
There are many forms of birth control; Hormonal birth control (e.g. the pill), IUD's, Fertility awareness methods, Condoms, Diaphragms, Sponges, Femidoms, Abstinence, unfortunately people seem to use hormonal birth control and birth control interchangeably, there are huge differences between different forms of birth control – but for this I am going to assume you mean hormonal birth control.
Hormonal birth control is often used by doctors to deal with menstrual problems, however this is because many doctors are either too lazy to investigate girls/women's menstrual problems or ignorant about women's sexual/reproductive/menstrual health so unable to give full information and choices to girls and women.
Hormonal birth control carries a lot of side effects, many are not discussed such as nesting, and this is because a girls/woman's hormones affect her body as a whole. Hormonal birth control works by suppressing the menstrual cycle (it does not regulate the menstrual cycle), for a 12-year-old this is particularly bad as the teen years are exactly the years when girls need to learn about their natural cycles so to be able to better care for their sexual/reproductive/menstrual health later on in life.
You can see a lot of different forms of birth control at the Planned Parenthood site here - http://www.plannedparenthood.org/birth-control-pregnancy/birth-control.htm

#2.
Tampons can get stuck, however they can always be removed as they do not go far, this is because the cervix (entrance into the uterus/womb) stops the tampon going any further into the body, so they remain within the vagina. Commercial tampons and Organic tampons both have cords woven into them so they are easily be removed, but there are other internal menstrual options such as Soft tampons, Homemade tampons, Sponge tampons, Softcups and Menstrual cups, none of which have strings, they are removed simply by the girl/woman pulling them out of her vagina. If a tampon was somehow to get stuck then the girl/woman can put her fingers inside herself to remove it, or if she is finding it really difficult a doctor or nurse at the emergency room can remove it for her.
You can see where a tampon goes inside of you here to see it cannot go any further than your vagina so cannot really get stuck - http://www.menstruation.com.au/pubertyplace/images/tamponin.jpg

#3.
12-years-old is not too young to use tampons, however it has to be remembered that tampons are very bad for vaginal health. As tampons are absorbent they prevent the vagina cleaning itself by pushing out dirt with discharge, in absorbing that discharge it also means the vagina can get dried out that causes vaginal splitting. Tampons are pores so they give the bacteria naturally present in the vagina the perfect place to multiply that can cause infections. Commercial tampons, such as Tampax, also contain bleach and chemicals that are not only bad for the body but they can affect vaginal pH, this in turn can cause the 'bad' bacteria to take over from the 'good' bacteria that can cause infections and contribute to TSS.
At 12-years-old it is far better to use external options such as Commercial pads, Organic pads, Cloth pads, Homemade pads, Padded panties, or other options such as Free-flow methods, then use internal options when they get a bit older – safer options such as Menstrual cups or Softcups.
You can learn more about tampon risks at Spot - http://www.spotsite.org and Ruth's Endo pages - http://www.frontiernet.net/%7Eruthb/Tampons.html

#4.
There are a lot of ways to stop period cramps – I'll put a big list at the end of these questions :o)

#5.
There is really no reason to hide tampons, most people are perfectly aware girls have periods, there is really no need to go out of your way to hide your menstrual products, just put them in your bag, or of course if you use options like Menstrual cups or Free-flow there is nothing to hide.

#6.
Period length can vary a lot from woman to woman, it depends on a girls/woman's menstrual cycle among other things – the average length of time is 7 days. For me personally my periods have always lasted 9 days, however there was a time when I was younger when my period lasted for several months – we all have odd months here and there where our periods last longer or shorter than is normal for us, your period and cycle lengths also change a lot over our lives as our bodies and lives change.


Here are some links for you to check out:

...on sexual/vaginal health...

http://www.scarleteen.com
http://www.teenwire.com
http://www.sxetc.org
http://www.puberty101.com
http://www.brook.org.uk
http://teenvoices.com
http://www.myvag.net
http://www.vaginaverite.com
http://www.vaginapagina.com
http://www.tcoyf.com

...on menstruation and cramps...

http://www.menstruation.com.au
http://www.onmyperiod.com
http://home.comcast.net/%7Etheennead/bean/products.htm
http://www.sisterzeus.com
http://www.imericaonline.com/likes/blood
http://culturalrevitalization.blogspot.com
http://menstruationresearch.org
http://www.onewoman.com/redspot

...on menstrual options...

http://www.lunapads.com
http://www.natracare.com
http://www.divacup.com
http://www.mooncup.co.uk
http://www.keeper.com
http://www.softcup.com
http://urban-armor.org/urban-armor
http://www.hagrag.bigstep.com
http://www.wen.org.uk/sanpro/reports/makeyourown_web.pdf

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MENSTRUAL CRAMP PREVENTION & CURES:


•Do not use painkillers, these actually increase period pain over time as your body build immunity and gets used to the painkillers being within your system, not only that but they simply numb the pain they do not actually do anything about the cause of the pain – pain is your bodies way of telling you that something is wrong, don't ignore it. Coming off painkillers if this is what you normally use can be hard because the next few periods after stopping using painkillers can seem more painful, but if you use other methods to prevent or cure menstrual cramps it does get better.

•Take herbal teas, many herbal teas are ideal for menstrual pains as well as other menstrual or cycle related problems including curing PMS, reducing flow, inducing your periods and regulating your menstrual cycle. Herbs to try are as follows; Lemon balm, Black Haw, Blessed thistle, Camomile, Wild marjoram, Red raspberry, Wild strawberry, Valerian, Yarrow, Raspberry leaf, Blue cohosh, Dong quai – Check with a health store to make sure they are right for you, some stores will also sell women's blends that would help as well.

•Don't use tampons, as well as being very bad for vaginal health many tampons are also made in such a way that they expand lengthways meaning that they can expand straight into your cervix, which is already delicate due to menstruation, and increase cramping. Commercial pads are also best avoided because as well as also being bad for vaginal health they are generally uncomfortable so hardly help with menstrual cramps. If you use these options consider other options such as; rubber bell-shaped menstrual cups, silicone bell-shaped menstrual cups, diaphragm as menstrual cups, homemade menstrual cups, softcups, organic tampons, sponges, padettes, padded panties, organic pads, cloth pads, homemade pads, free-flow, free-flow layering, free-flow instinctive, extraction, toilet paper, period blankets, etc.

•Avoid salty foods and alcohol, these can increase bloating by retaining water, and so make you feel generally sluggish as well as making cramping worse.

•Drink lots of water, this can aid in avoiding bloating. This will also help with headaches or migraines brought on by menstruation. Also adding lemon juice, a natural diuretic can decrease bloating.

•Eat your greens, and a healthy diet can make you feel a lot better at the best of times, but during menstruation it can be a good pick up and help avoid that sluggish feeling.

•Avoid foods like dairy and caffeine, generally these can cause problems for people, during menstruation this can be particularly true, many find these increase period pains. Also avoid soy products; these are notorious for causing menstrual cramps.

•Take up yoga, this is a very good exercise tip because as well as being gentle exercise it also has stretching that can help even further and breathing exercises that can help relax you and so further aid in relieving menstrual cramps.

•Take a bath, a nice warm bath can help relax you and the heat can ease period pains as well, avoid things that can harm your vagina like bubble bath, however some nice natural salts or essential oils can make a nice relaxing bath.

• Breathing exercises, some people find this a little strange, that breathing is something we do naturally anyway, however we often get out of practice and taking the time to understand how your body moves as you breath and mental exercise can help calm you down.

•Essential oils can work wonders; a little lavender oil in a burner can make a lot of difference to your mental state and calm you down. If not lavender oil then there are many other oils that can be used, a lot of stores also carry relaxation blends. Better still small pots of oil and flower blends, which can be applied to your temples, can provide a discrete but effective means of relaxation. Clary Sage is actually fantastic to massage into your stomach to relieve menstrual cramps.

•Regular cycles, although in your teens this is not going to be easy for you as your body is still maturing sexually and physically your cycles are unlikely to be very regular – however there are things you can do to help, some of the above mentioned herbs can help, but you might also want to try taking Evening Primrose Oil that will help regulate your cycles and so help with menstrual problems.

•Sex, or in your case masturbation given as you are underage, during orgasm it is believed that a hormone which causes uterine contractions is released calls Oxytocin, which can help to push out menstrual material. The relaxation and improved circulation to the pelvic area after sex can also ease period pain. Although masturbation during menstruation can be messy there is no reason to avoid it, using a towel over your bed, having sex in the shower, or using softcups or soft tampons are all options for mess free during your period.

•Heat or cold – most people say heat packs are good, you can get all sorts of really good reusable heat pads with lavender in that help a lot, but for some people cold packs work a whole lot better when applied to their stomach, so try them both and see which one helps you best.

•Acupressure/acupuncture can help a lot, although it might be too expensive for you to go to a therapist for this you may want to get yourself a basic book on acupressure/acupuncture to teach yourself some basics to help with your cramps.

•Cell-salts, these are a natural-mineral your body needs, so if you are lacking this can affect all sorts of things in your body, you can take these daily to help prevent cramps or take them when you get cramps upping the dose every 5-10 minutes until the pain goes away.

•Up your intake of magnesium, calcium, and potassium, also couple with zinc to help your body absorb these easier. These are all things needed by your body to help the uterus lining shed.

•Get regular check-ups, a healthy uterus means an easier period, if you are in good health menstrual cramps will not be as common a problem for you, it may be because you are young and cycles irregular that this is causing more of a problem for you.

•Supplements, not just the ones mentioned above (magnesium, calcium, and potassium) but also Omega 3 & 6, Multi B with high B6 and B13, vitamin E is also a good anti-inflammatory.

•Good attitude, more from the first comments, but also bare in mind menstruation is not just about your body getting rid of waste uterus lining but also everything else from the month that it does not need - this includes bad emotions - it sounds hippy-like but it is true, the more stressed you have been during your cycle the more problematic your period will be.

I highly recommend you look around online for more information as well as visit your local library for books on how to prevent cramps, try a few different things until you find something that works well for you.

Answer 2

I'm sorry you don't feel you can talk to your mom about these questions, because she should be your first line of information. However, if you can't you can't.
1. Yes, 12 is much too young for birth control for two reasons. First of all, you shouldn't be having sex at 12. You are far too young to risk either pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases. Secondly the hormonal disruption caused by birth control pills will upset your own development. At 12 you have not yet finished growing and don't need scrambled hormones.
2. It is very rare for tampons to get stuck. 3. If you are active and need to wear a tampon you can but only during the activity. Revert to a belt and pad after. 4. Everyone doesn't get period cramps. If you do, a hot water bottle or heating pad will help.
5. You can buy a little container that holds tampons and it can be kept in your locker. Often large packages of tampons come with a free holder.
6. A period normally lasts from 3 to 5 days.
Hope this helps.

Answer 3

1... if you are sexually active and have a period, then no, 12 is not too young to go on birth control, but you need your parent's permission.
2... at 12, if you want to use tampons, use the small ones. They won't get stuck because they have a string to help you remove them, but I would suggest using pads at your age to avoid toxic shock syndrome.
3... 12 is not to young to wear tampons as long as you read the directions and change them on a regular basis, and it's better to use a pad at night.
4... cramps are usually much worse in your early teens, Ibuprofen can help a lot
5...at school just get used to carrying a purse with you all the time... then no one notices when you are bringing a purse to the bathroom
6... at 12 your period will be a little unpredictable, the average period is 5-7 days, but when you're young it can be a few days or 8 days or so... that's perfectly normal.

here's a good site for you for more info

Answer 4

I believe that 12 is too young for birth control. The pill is hormonal and could interfere with your own hormonal changes in your body.

Tampons don't get stuck but you have to remember to relax when removing them.

I don't think that 12 is too young to wear tampons.

A hot water bottle or a heating pad can be helpful for cramps as can Midol, Pamprin or Advil. You should ask a the pharmacist what is the best option for someone your age.

Tampons can be small enough to fit in your pocket but if you carry a purse to school you can keep them in there.

My period lasts about 6 days which is longer than most of my friends. When I first started my period I had one that lasted 11 days. It will take some time before your period is regular.

Good luck.

Answer 5

Your question about birth control has no simple answer.

First, there are lots of types of birth control, from abstinence to pills to IUDs, diphrams, foam, "rubbers", shots, etc. You don't specify which one you're talking about. What worries me is that you might not know what's out there. Your questions about tampons doesn't give me confidence on this question either. You need to become an expert on all the forms of birth control, because (quite literally) the quality of your life depends on it. I love modern times 'cause you can learn ANYTHING on the 'net -- when I was your age (not that long ago) they only sold books on that stuff, and they definitely weren't in the school library.

Second, there is a difference between what your body can handle and what your emotions can handle. So, if you ask if 12 is too young for birth control, the answer might be (and probably is), "Your body can handle some forms, can't handle others, and you're not ready for the stress for any of it."

Third... If you're looking for using the pill for cramp control and regulating your period, then that's a pure medical subject that you MUST clear with your parents. Moms are pretty good at understanding that (and keeping Dad from knowing about it until he's ready to think of you as all grown up). In fact, you need to realize that your mom will be your greatest ally if you don't make her your greatest enemy (most girls do both).

Tampons... shouldn't get stuck... after all, that thing is build to handle a baby coming out (roughly the size of a bowling ball, right?). Don't bother hiding them... guys at your age really freak when they see them, and it's kinda funny to watch them scream in horror when they see one.

How long do periods last? Until you get old and go thru menapause (grins).

Signed...

A dad.

Answer 6

first off you might be embaressed but being amother you need to talk to ur mother. I have a daughter who is 15 and 13. They talk to me about everything,... even if I don't want to hear it.. About birth control. you shouldn't be on it unless you are having sex. which you need to tell your mother and or the dr puts you on the pill to regulate your periods and help you with cramping. If you just started your period you should wait atleast a year before using tampons. so you are on a regular schedule. Tampons are safe to use. They make them small enough that you can actually put them in coat pocket or ur jeans. A normal period lasts 5-7 days and should restart every 28 days..... Some girls have periods that last anywhere from 5-10 days, anymore than that you should contact ur dr.

Answer 7

#1 too young
#2 if you dont put them in right they will get irritated
#3 you shouldnt wear tampons when you first start you period you should wait a year or 2.
#4 excersise, heating pad, potassium (bananas)
#5 put them in your bag or in a purse
#6 3-7 days

you should really talk to your mom about these things, or going to get all kinds of answers on here, and birth control??????? you should be staying in school and getting an education and not worry about sex or anything like that ............ you shouldnt even have a boyfriend yet.......... stop trying to grow up too fast

Answer 8

1. Personal decision, as long as you have your period, no.
2. Only if inserted improperly.
3. According to my female friends, it is really uncomfortable to wear one, especially if you're a virgin.
4. Stomach/Ab excersises when your not on your period helps my friends, and me and my girlfriend believe in metaphysics, so i help her and relieve her pain.
5. Hmmm....Backpacks, purses, most bookbags have a ton of pockets, so those will work.
6. aproximately 6-8 days, and a neat tip, count on a calender 28 days after your period, and your next one should start then[Twenty-eight days after your period ends].

Answer 9

Ok here goes
1 yes
2 rarely
3 no
4 midol
5 bring a purse or in backpack
6 4 days

Answer 10

yes and no to the first question no 2 no