11:18 AM Period Advice for Teens - FAQs About Your Period | ||||
#period questions #What Age Do People Get Their First Periods?Ask your mother when she got her first period. It s a good indication of when yours might come. What are the Signs That My Period is Coming?The signs are a little different for everyone, and as you get older, you ll get really good at reading your body. Some things to look for, though, are sore breasts, back pain, cranky moods, constipation, a bloated belly, depression, a big appetite and a breakout of a couple zits. You won t experience all of these symptoms before your period every month, but you might experience some. My Period is Brown Instead of Blood-Colored. Is That Bad?It s totally normal, especially at the beginning and end of your period. All it means is that your menstrual fluid is leaving your body more slowly. (It s brown because it has a longer time to oxidize, the same way that blood from the rest of your body turns brown after it s been exposed to air for a while.) What Can I Do About the Pain I Feel During My Periods?You might also want to stay away from greasy or spicy foods. What s a Normal Amount to Menstruate?Most women s periods last about two to six days. That includes one or two days of heavy flow at the beginning (meaning you re changing your pad or tampon every hour or two), followed by a couple of lighter flow days. The amount you menstruate can vary from month to month, and that s totally normal. But if your period is so heavy that you have to change your pad or tampon more than once an hour, or if the menstrual blood is coming out in a steady stream that won t stop, or if your period lasts longer than seven days, you need to go to your doctor. Can You Delay Your Period From Coming, Or Stop It Once It s Started?What Does It Mean if You Have Irregular Periods?Can You Get Pregnant While On Your Period?
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