My friend and I both want to know what signs there are for our 1st period. Advice and Facts please!?

Question

we both have acne and we're both 12. hope that helps.

Answer 1

You'll get unusually moody, mostly grouchy and cry alot. Your breast may become a little sore, some people have cramps in their lower stomach. Not everyone gets these and some have it worse than others. Midol will help. You will become bloated which means your skin will be puffy. Your rings & jeans might get tight. Midol will help that too. Not everyone will break out in acne, I do myself. Some will bleed heavier & longer than others. That's just something you will have to experience before you know. Just be prepared. Carry a couple pads in your purse at all times. You never know, you won't always have symptoms or at least till you can figure your own out you should be prepared.

Answer 2

Signs of periods really change depending on the person. You should ask ur mums to see what signs they get when they know theirs is coming and it will be likely to be the same for you guys.
>Some people can break out- acne etc
>SOme people get hot flushes during the day or night (eg hot one second cold the next, hot again)
>Some (most! lol) get moody and emotional
>Cramps (like a dull ache)
>back pain
>feeling your vagina dilate/expand a little

A lot of these occur BEFORE the bleeding actually starts to come, then a little later you'll feel wet....urgh!
THats how you can tell if your gonna get your period...
Hope that helps!

Answer 3

Some girls do break out when they're getting their period. It could be a sign, but everyone is different. I didn't really have any warning when I got mine at age 11, but it'll come when it does. You might have cramps in your lower abdominal area, or just feel angry at people for no reason. Damn those hormones ;)
It'll come when it does, and trust me, don't wish for it so soon. It's a pain in the butt once it comes. I dislike getting mine each month.

Answer 4

Within about a year after beginning her growth spurt, most girls will have their first period. This marks the beginning of a girl's life as a young woman. In some cultures, this is celebrated publicly. Others choose to be more private about it. Some girls can't wait for their first period to come, while others may dread it or feel neutral about it. No matter how you feel, it's an important event in your life and part of the normal process of becoming an adult.

Most American girls start their periods between the ages of 9 and 15. There really isn't any way you can tell the day or week you'll get your first period. There also isn't really any way you can make it come sooner or delay it from happening. But you can understand what is happening inside your body to know what is normal for you.

Small Changes
From about ten years old to around 20, your body really changes. Daily. You won't always notice these small changes. But let's just say that at the end of puberty, you're nothing like you were when you started. Everyone grows up, but not at the same age. Or the same rate. You may have friends with smaller hips, larger breasts, more hair, less hair. Whatever. You get the idea

Five overlapping stages. That's one easy way to divide the years that make up puberty. Remember, everyone grows at their own pace. Here's an idea of what to expect.

At Stage One (ages 8 to 11)
Same outside. Big changes inside. Your ovaries are maturing. Your brain has stimulated the release of hormones that you'll need later for menstrual and baby-making functions.
Stage Two (ages 8 to 14)
Changes start on the outside. Breasts develop. The nipples and surrounding area called the areola, are getting darker and growing a little bigger. Pubic hairs appear. You'll probably grow taller. Your hips, thighs and butt may begin to fill out. Don't worry about a little extra weight. That's right. Don't worry. You're supposed to put on a few pounds. Why? A certain amount of increased body fat will help you develop properly. It's normal. Keep feeling good about your body. Stay active. Eat right. For more information, check out our section on taking care of your body.
Stage Three (ages 9 to 15)
Outward changes continue. Breasts and pubic hair keep growing. You're getting taller. Hormones kick in. Your vagina begins producing discharge. It's part of a natural cleansing process, so banish the word "disgusting" from your vocabulary right now, please.
Stage Four (ages 10 to 16)
Your body takes on a more mature look - nipple development, coarser pubic hair and more of it. And say hello to underarm hair!
The biggest change is happening internally. Your ovaries are growing and may even begin producing eggs. The result? Your first menstrual period.

Stage Five (ages 12 to 19)
You're all grown up. At least on the outside. Your breasts get to be their full size. Your pubic hair is all there, and you've pretty much stopped growing. These are the signs of a girl’s first period. If you haven't already started your period, it should begin during this stage.
Wait. There's More.
Raging hormones plus increased underarm hair growth equals a fragrant new underarm smell. B.O. Body Odor. Definitely yucky. Fortunately, there's deodorant. Problem solved. A wonderland of fresh rain, meadow, baby powder and spring dew roll-on, stick and spray deodorant/antiperspirant options is now open to you.

Pimples. Otherwise known as "zits." Why do they always come at the very worst times? Like right before a Friday night out with friends. Stop blaming the chocolate and french fries. These little bumps on puberty road are a result of hormones. For most of us, they're a passing stage. If over-the-counter treatments aren't effective, a visit to a dermatologist usually helps.

A final word about mood swings. Hormones are POWERFUL. Don't underestimate the power of hormone surges over your emotions. They can really increase the intensity of your feelings. Have you ever totally lost your cool over something that's not important? Blame those hormones. Why do you need to know this? So you can recognize what's happening next time you're riding an emotional rollercoaster. Don't be scared. These ups and downs are a natural part of puberty and the monthly menstrual cycle. Develop healthy ways to cope.

Answer 5

well before i got my period i was told there are five signs i remember some of em but not all... well armpit hair, pubic hair, umm discharge its this white gooey thing, and uhh can't remember the other two

Answer 6

Pain... increase of white discharge... You just know when you are about to get it

Answer 7

well... technically... when you weigh about 105 ibs thats when it starts.... Honey seriously its messy you dont want it!!! You will have many years to deal with tampons and bad cramps.

Best of luck

Answer 8

mine just came. except i was bloated and i couldnt figure out why. i didnt get mine until i was 15. also, mine was near my birthday.

Answer 9

dont worry relax and you will just feel it ..I had mine when I was 10 I was sleeping, waked up and I was shocked..

good luck

Answer 10

soon