cause mine only lasted like two days....
2007-05-04 16:42:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
First, congratulations on joining the ranks.
A period is generally between 3 and 7 days, but the only abnormal period is the one that never comes.
You need to know and to understand that for the first few years after you reach menarche, your body is getting used to it's new role, and it will take that long for it to settle into a routine cycle. Just keep track of it using any calendar, and always be prepared. It's simple to do - keep a couple of pads in a resealable plastic bag in your knapsack or whatever, and keep a fresh pair of panties in another resealable plastic bag. If you period begins when you're away from home, you'r prepared. Also, if you do stain your panties (it happens to us all, don;t worry), rinse them with cold water as soon as you possibly can, to help the stain from setting. That's why you want that extra pair of panties in a second bag - to have someplace to keep the stained ones.
I'm adding some links about feminine hygiene. That's a bit different, now that you are menstruating, than it was before you reached menarche.
2007-05-04 16:54:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well its different for every woman, the first may last from as little as a day or 2 but some woman can experience a period up to 7 days long. i think the average for most is around 5 days once you start to become regular.
2007-05-04 23:45:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is perfectly normal. Your body does that because it is so new to it and has no idea what it is so there isn't very much. Also be prepared for a lot of odd period over the next year or 2. Sometimes they come early or very very late. But do not worry! It happens to everyone. Once I went 6 happy months without my period! But I was fine. My body was just adjusting and so is yours! Be prepared!
2007-05-05 00:27:57 · answer #3 · answered by Player4life 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no real answer to that since everybody is different, but don't worry they usually start out irregular. Sometimes it is years before you start having regular periods. Just be happy it was only 2 days, not an extra long on like 7 or more days. That is rare, but it can happen. You will be fine :)
2007-05-04 23:47:46 · answer #4 · answered by ♥RickySrsWife♥ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it usually varies, between 3-7 days, since it was your first it is probably natural for it to only last a couple of days
2007-05-04 23:55:34 · answer #5 · answered by jazz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes a few months for your body to get regular and that can mean shorter periods even skipping a month
2007-05-04 23:55:12 · answer #6 · answered by isabelladragonfly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the next one will last maybe 5-7 days,
2007-05-04 23:45:23 · answer #7 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well mine lasted a week it all depends on how your body works
2007-05-04 23:50:12 · answer #8 · answered by ducket_head 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
about 3-7 days but I wouldn't worry. you may just be very light.
2007-05-04 23:46:27 · answer #9 · answered by Kristenite’s Back! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everybody is different. Consider yourself lucky!
2007-05-04 23:45:35 · answer #10 · answered by Manrolls 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋