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Question

ummm... well i am 14 and i need some advice on my period...im really nervous about getting it.....does anybody know any web sites that will help me with it...or anybodys advice is good

Answer 1

This is a really helpful site.

http://www.coloradoobgyn.com/FAQ/faq-menstruation.asp

Answer 2

Your Period
Most girls get there first period between the ages of 11 and 15, but it is not abnormal to be as old as 18 or as young as 10.
For the first few years most girls have irregular periods; it is not unusual to miss your period for months at a time or to have 2 periods very close together.
Periods work on 28 day cycles, this means you can expect 13 periods in a year.
PMS is not a myth but it has been exaggerated. It is more physical than emotional and includes things like; bloating, cramping, water retention, elevated body temperature, and skin break outs.
It is possible, although highly unlikely, to get pregnant if you have unprotected sex during your period.
Cramps our real and for some girls they are severe enough to warrant missing school or other activities; Ibuprofen (Advil®), Acetaminophen (Tylenol®), Naproxen Sodium (Aleve®) or Motrin® can help ease the pain.
Birth control killed can ease severe cramps and make irregular periods regular.
Using tampons does not mean you are no longer a virgin.
Tampons should not be left in for more than 8 hours; extended use can cause the disease called "Toxic Shock Syndrom" (TSS).
A period is part of the regular fertility cycle in females; it is merely the expulsion of an unfertilized egg along with uterine wall tissue and blood. Although it seems as if you lose a lot of blood you really only lose between 4 - 6 tablespoons, the rest is tissue and water.

Answer 3

Try not to think of your period as something bad. I got my period at 11 and I was actually a little happy when I did. I thought, wow, I'm becoming a woman! Don't be nervous. After a few months you'll be an old pro at it. Yes, it can be painful at times and a drag when you want to go swimming, BUT, that's why we have advil and tylenol and pads and tampons.

You are becoming a woman. You are beautiful and will be stronger for it. Women have to deal with so many things, periods, pregnancy, labor, children, pms, menopause, etc. We get tough. No wonder we live longer than men. Being a woman is not for wimps.

Hooray for you when you start! And my best to you. :)

Answer 4

The first time I got my period, I cried for two days. I thought my life was over. It took me a while to get used to it, but now that i'm 22, I almost look forward to getting it. It becomes a part of your life and even though sometimes it's not the most pleasant week, you feel better after your over it. I almost feel refreshed.

I think its really common to be nervous about it though.

I hope this has helped you some.

Answer 5

start off w/ pads..... and if you feel like a period is coming go to the nurse, or go to the bathroom. don't worry i'm only 12 and i've started my period when I was 11. pads are the way to go and after you get use to it start using tampons they will feel a little uncomffy 4 a while but you get used to it. get tampax gental glide, DON'T GET CARDBORD TAMPONS. also the girl teachers are really understanding about going to the bathroom is your having your period in class. trust me on this. ask your mom if you have any questions. don't be scared to have your periods they go away fast.

Answer 6

Theres not much to know. You ussually can tell when your getting it though. Moods will change you can see it in your face, with me my boobs swell up i get bach aches, headaches, and i go into ***** mode haha. Its not a big deal once you get it.

Answer 7

Your mom can be the best help sometimes.