Menstrual Cycle...?

Question

Well I'm 13 and started my periods a while ago. They're really annoying thought because I get really heavy bleeding and hate going to school while I'm on them because my sanitary towel usually soaks right through. When I wake up in the mornings my pj's are sometimes soaked aswel. They last for around a week usually, sometimes longer. Is this normal or not and what can I do about the heavy bleeding?
Thanks

Answer 1

Ah, welcome to the universal problem of womanhood. I think semi-heavy bleeding is normal but if you're in doubt you could always talk to your mom or another adult you trust. I used to have a problem with leaks too. I started my period when I was ten (yep, really!) and for the first few years it was often very heavy.

It was the same for me at night. I ended up having to wear two pads back to back to cover the whole area. Eventually I switched to tampons though and I would never go back. Not sure what the recommended minimum age is for tampon use but you might check into that as well.

Good luck, sweetie. I feel your pain (as we all do, I'm sure!).

Answer 2

Dear, I had the same issue at your age and worst was the pain,dont worry as you continue, your cycles would become a bit less heavy but if your natural cycle is a heavy one it will remain so.But as in my case,my gynae said that usually it gets lesser after having a baby. So hope it gets better for you much before that and dont forget you will get over this once you get habituated. For the soaking part try to use two sanitary napkinsin such a way that it forms like a longer one with layers in the middle.Good Luck!!

Answer 3

Unfortunately periods are a normal part of being a woman. As far as the heavy bleeding lay off of the caffeine and sugary snacks, candy, drinks, etc. Make sure you use the right size sanitary napkin at nights or change the pad often. Don't wait until it gets completely soaked or this will cause leaks.

Answer 4

My daughter is 10 and started her period right after turning 10! I can relate to your struggles. She is so frustrated with the whole thing. I know that hers are irregular and the longer she goes in between the worse her bleeding is. Hers also last a week and she has trouble with leakage. I will be interested to hear any answers on what to do as well. I can tell you that I have been told that alot of her problems with bad cramps, irregularity and flow have been blamed on the fact that she is so young and her body is still adjusting to the whole thing. It should get better as years go by. But my heart goes out to you as it does her, just hang in there honey!

Answer 5

Periods vary from person to person to be honest, there is no "normal". I would speak to your doctor about the heaviness of the bleed, I also have very heavy periods for the first 3 or 4 months, then it settled down a little. Your doc will be able to advise if there is anything they can do to help you out and make you a bit more comfortable.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

No, not good at your age, or any age. Heavy bleeding will run your body down, giving you a low H/B count and making you feel very tired, and more prone to infections. It's also a viscious circle; the heavier you bleed, the lower your blood count goes, and your clotting factor also drops, making you bleed even more the next time.
You need to talk to your mum or an aunt or older sister or even a teacher you trust who can talk to your mum if you can't; you need to have your blood checked to see if you are anaemic. your doctor can also put you on a hormone pill, like a contraceptive pill, to control the bleeding, or he/she may want to do an examination to see if everthing is working as it should.
Good luck

Answer 8

That's pretty normal. I was like that in my teens as well. I used to have to stay home on the heavy days.

I'm not sure what to tell you because they make pads different now than when I was 13.

Answer 9

Erm I don't know if this is always the case, but I think they get lighter as you get older. My peiods used to be really heavy (like what yours sound like) but now they aren't as heavy or painful and they don't last as long. I know other people who have found this is the case. It is perfectly normal, but if you don't think you can handle it you should see your doctor and they may put you on the pill.

Answer 10

You'll need to change them more often. There is not much to do but possibly get on birth control pills which help with how heavy your periods can be.