I just found out my period started for the first time! Im 12 and I dont know much about it! HELP!!!!
2007-01-04 15:45:53 · 17 answers · asked by mcrgirl94 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
PMS usually starts a few days before your first day. Take Aleve or Tylenol for help with that.
Change OFTEN the first 2 or 3 days...trust me!
Wear dark colored jeans and NEVER white pants the first few days.
Ask your Mom or an older sister for help if you need it...they know what you're going through, and don't talk to guys about it, they're too immature!
Good luck with everything! =D
2007-01-04 15:51:08 · answer #1 · answered by ღღღ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's actually no need to freak out so badly, it's not going away until your officially old. Anyway, typically darker clothes are the best, tampons could come in handy but are not comfortable unless you insert it right, pads are much easier to use but some brands could feel like cardboard. Always double check before going out in public for stains or visible pads or anything like that. Cramps sometimes aren't a problem at first but will happen, hot baths, midol, or a heating pad usually does the trick. PMS is also another thing that will happen, personally, I get very emotional so tend to think before I speak and avoid arguement, I definetly tend to eat more while PMSing and while on my period, just something you'll have to get used to. For the first two years or so they'll be irregular, skipping a couple months in between each period, it's a natural thing but not something you want to anounce to the world. I use the site below to keep track of when I will get my period, it's easy to use once you get used to it, after recording a couple of your periods it can tell you when you'll get your period for the next two years! But for now it will be off a day or two because your still irregular, but it is VERY useful, try it out, make an acount.
www.mymonthlycycles.com
P.S. you can I.M. me with any other questions about it or if you need more help at chikk230@yahoo.com , I hope this helped, feel free to I.M. me for any help.
2007-01-04 16:01:06 · answer #2 · answered by Chikk230 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok don't worry at all it is no big deal, and it does NOT hurt. Basically what is happening inside of you is that you are releasing an egg, and it causes you to bleed outside of your vagina. If you are not ready to use tampons yet, which is not unlikely, just have your mom take you to a local drug store to buy some extra strength pads, and also some panty liners just for when your period slows down. Be prepared for your period to be irregular when you first start out, for example you may have it for only 2 days or maybe even more like 12. Also, you may not get your period next month, but then you may get it the month after. Everyone is different so dont worry, and relax.
-B
hope I helped and good luck!
2007-01-04 15:52:48 · answer #3 · answered by chock-o-late 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations!! Starting your period is a scary, but exciting, milestone in your life. First and foremost, know that you are now physically capable of getting pregnant. If and when you become sexually active, make sure you talk to someone you trust about protection (from pregnancy and STDs). In regard to your periods, know that yours may be different from your friends' and may change over your lifetime (it's normal for your period to be a couple of days or almost a week long.) The best girl advice I can offer you is to never wear your "good" underwear when you're menstruating -- it's almost impossible to keep them from unwanted spots. You will probably feel some angst about tampons and how they are inserted. Should you choose to try them, relax, read the instructions, take your time and practice -- they will never get lost inside of you. If you have cramps in your low stomach or back, try putting a heating pad on the area or taking a hot bath. There are lots of good resources out there for young women -- don't be embarrassed to ask an adult for advice. Good luck! In a few years, you'll be the one answering these questions for other girls! :-)
2007-01-04 15:54:16 · answer #4 · answered by Emily F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mark down when you started your period and keep track of it. It will help you from being surprised by it and not being prepared. If you have a locker at school keep pads in a bag in your locker with an extra pair of underwear just encase. Oh also keep a bottle of Advil or pamprin in that bag. Also your first couple of periods will be short and a little off schedule.
2007-01-04 20:13:46 · answer #5 · answered by Stacie S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
relax, figure out which brand of pads will suit u the best- if u're not a really heavy bleeder go for always thin w/ wings- all pads are uncomfortable but those are the best- i wouldn't recommend tampons with u being so young but ur period is ur secret so the discretion of a tampon would make sense. u're gonna get cramps i suggest tylenol every couple of hours, and change every time you use the rest room. u don't want to walk around smelling like old blood- avoid caffeine it only makes the cramps worse- and lastly enjoy ur transition into womanhood
2007-01-04 15:55:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check urself regularly, dont where light colored espcially white pants. Try 2 start off with pads not tampons. Make sure u change them every few hours...dont let the cramps get 2 u, dont think about it. If it gets unbearable u an take an Advil, dont over do it. Good Luck
2007-01-04 15:50:42 · answer #7 · answered by 1hotmama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best way to learn how your body is going to react to this new circumstance is to monitor yourself for 6 months to a year... keep a log perhaps... how many days... how intense the flow, the pain... new stuff can be scary - getting to know yourself will help you adjust... for the first few months, you may not be regular... you might skip a month or get it in 28 days rather than 30, the next month not for 32 days... your body will adjust
being tense and scared about it can increase both the pain and the flow so try to relax...
when I first got mine, my mom made me up a bag with an extra pair of panties and a few napkins to keep in my locker in school just in case I got my period ahead of time
welcome to womanhood, little one! :) the best is yet to come
2007-01-04 15:55:07 · answer #8 · answered by dornalune 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's gonna hurt.
You need some Advil every 8 hours for the first few days.
You need to wash yourself 2 or 3 times a day.
If you use tampons, don't leave them in longer than 4 hours.
2007-01-04 15:47:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
AWWWW......how cute you finially started your period....I remember when I started I was really scared!!!! But anyways all you need is the supplies.......I'am pretty sure you know what supplies you need. Like you would need some pads or tampons.....it doesn't really matter its what you perfer to wear............but other than that just be normal don't start to go crazy and get scared.........just have fun like a normal girl would do......cuz trust me I have some friends that go crazy when they start.......hope you like the advise.....................
2007-01-04 15:53:52 · answer #10 · answered by baby_ems_girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋