I think that I am getting my first period soon but I NEED to know the symtoms! please give me as much info. and web addresses as you can. PLEASE I really need help!
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Some PMS symptoms are irritability, bloating, weight gain, mood swings, hunger, depression, and lower back pains or stomach pains. Don't freak out, sweetie. It isn't that scary. Just keep tampons and pads with you and wear a pantyliner. Remain calm. Try taking warm baths, journaling, re channeling irritability, and stay away from foods with high sodium and caffeine. They make you retain more water. This is a natural thing that just means you are becoming a women. Congratulations.
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Mine has been the same, 4, maybe 5 days, and a little heavy for the first day or two, then very light. I've been the same way since I started when I was 9. I'm now 23, so as long as you are staying around the same amount of days in your cycle... i.e... every 28 or 29 days, you are perfectly normal. The cramps usually last a day or so, I normaly get back cramps and my breast hurt a week before I start. The stomach issues were probably just a considence, if it becomes a regular thing, like having the same symptoms for 3 months straight, see a family doctor. Hope that helps.  :-)
176799
I think all women experience some discomfort towards the beginning of their period.  I think you are normal, just experiencing it a little worse than most.  If it is really bad then see a doctor.  There are prescriptions to lessen the effect.
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I have extemely bad pain on both my ovaries, if its right after your period then you are just probably ovulating, if its before during and after tou might have ovarion systs. I have them and my doctor put me on birth control to reduce the systs. It helps alot. You should go to the gyno, the only thing that you prepare yourself for is when he is examing you and they do a papsmear, you might get a bad cramp like a period cramp it lasts only 2 seconds i wouldnt lie i am the biggest wimp when it comes to pain. You will be fine. If your on long island you should see Dr. John Vullo in West Islip he is great one of the top gyno's. Thats who i see.
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I would find a different doctor to go to, my dear. This is not normal for you to be bleeding like this, and it could be indicative of cysts that are bleeding. I know it may sound funny, but you could even be pregnant. I know my friend who was pregnant with her first child had her period every month. I don't know how this could happen, but it did for her. \nYou could also ask your doctor or call the nurse and ask to be put on birth control pills. That may help to regulate. I take them year round, and I don't get my period at all. Never, whatsoever. Some may disagree that this is unhealthy, but I am not unhealthy and have been doing it for a long time. You must insist on seeing the doctor. If you cannot see your doctor, see the next available one, or go to urgent care...
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Well the basics of the scientific side of things is that an egg is released from your ovaries about once a month, and the lining in your uterus builds up ready for a pregnancy - and when the egg remains unfertilised cause there's no sperm getting in there, your uterus flushes out this lining in the form of your period, and the whole cycle happens again next month. Here's the need-to-know stuff though! Hope it helps, sorry if there's way more than you wanted to know....\n\nIt comes approximately every 28 days - but the actual cycle varies hugley between people and can be really irregular for the 1st year or so, you may want to keep some pads/tampons in your school bag and stuff so as to avoid being caught out. You may also like to mark with just a little star or something in your diary the 1st day each month when you get your period so you can work out how long your cycle is and when to expect your next one. The length of time it lasts for is really different for different people as well - often around 5 days, but they say anywhere between 2 and 8 is normal.\n\nYou may find you get PMS each month before it starts - eg feel really down, or moody, tearful - that's pretty normal, some people get mega-bad PMS (if you feel suicidal or something once a month you may wanna talk to your doctor about supplements or something to control it though!) I used to have a screaming fit followed by a crying fit when I was ~16! Don't get that anymore, thankfully...\n\nBasically you've gotta find what suits you in terms of pads and tampons... you can go swimming during your period if using tampons as they soak up the blood internally (can't go swimming with pads though) and tampon boxes always include instructions on how to insert them. If you don't feel comfortable with tampons and they've got swimming at school, just get your Dad to write you a note (He can say you've got a cold or something, pretty much any excuse, if you don't want a note to the teacher saying you've got your period!) It's best to use pads near the end of the period when there's not much blood there. There's a range of pads out there - eg ones with wings to hold them in place, and ones for different flows - you might want to wear an 'overnight' one for overnight, etc... So you'll find the ones you prefer. You need to change the pad about every 3-4hrs, or earlier if it's full. There should be a little bin in most women's toilets, and you just chuck it in there, if it's a pad wrap a bit of toilet paper or the wrapper or something round it so it doesn't stick to the chute... that's just yuck! I'd wrap something round it whatever the bin... It can be kinda difficult at other people's houses if they don't provide a bin in either their toilet or their bathroom and you've really gotta change it, but usually there's something somewhere!\n\nIf you get really bad cramps sometimes a hot-water bottle against your tummy can help a bit. You may also feel a bit bloated. Make sure you're getting enough iron and Vitamin C in your diet (this doesn't necessarily mean eat tonnes of red meat - I'm vegetarian! - you can get iron through foods like spinach, raisins, etc.. You can probably find a list of iron-rich foods no prob) as although you really don't lose much blood at all, it can make you slightly more at risk of iron deficiency. I wouldn't recommend taking any iron supplements or anything unless a blood-test by a doctor has actually shown you to be low on iron, as too much is just as bad as too little!\n\nNot sure if I've left anything out... and sorry if that was a case of mega-TMI! Better to know more than enough than less than enough... but if you do have any more questions just add them to the top bit!
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I wouldn't be too bothered about it. A high stress level, and also worrying about the situation (trust me I know), can cause changes. Wait until your next period, and then go see a doctor.\n\n^_^
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Sounds to me like your getting your period! welcome to the club! YOU ARE NOW BECOMING A WOMAN! Go have that uncomfortable yet short talk with your mom. Good Luck!
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Since you have recently started menstruation, periods may be irregular particularly during the first year. Not every woman has a 28 day cycle and that's counting from the first day of the period. Now that you have started though you could see a gynecologist (women's doctor) to get some insight on what is normal for you...\nGood luck...
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Sweety, having your period is nothing to be ashamed of.  You have done nothing wrong and your mom is very aware that you will experience this some day.  If you are fourteen, I am suprised that you and your mother have not had discussions about your period and what to do if it occurs.  Just go to your mother, explain to her that you feel that you may be having your first period and trust that she will help you get the products and instruction that you need.
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I think it may be better to go see an OB-Gyn right away.  You may have developed PCOS (policystic ovarian syndrome) or something else.  If you get stressed out speculating, the more you'll mess your cycle up so better be sure right away.
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Go to the Doc's and ask about "Endometriosis" (I hope I spelled it right) LOL.... But it's sounds like that's what you have! Nothing horrible but basically it means you have a "tipped" uterus. I have 4 kids but it took me almost 3 yrs to get pregnant with my first one!My period's are real bad and I have cramps like you wouldn't believe too. So go to the Doc's and ask him about this! You'll be ok, I promise!! And this one website is good to www.webmd.com i love it!!!! Let me know!! Good luck!!!
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boy do I have a story for you!  I once had my period for 23 day straight.  I first went to my normal doctor and she did absolutely nothing.  No tests were run or anything.   I then went to the gyno hoping for an answer.  He preceeded to tell me that it was because I was fat and that the fat cells give off more estrogen and that can prolong your period.  I went home crying still not knowing exactly what to do about the problem.
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That could mean your periods are on their way. Be prepared with a pad and know how to use it. Generally speaking, girls periods come any time from when they are 10 to when they're 16. Don't worry. Is this your first? If it is I suggest on a private calendar writing that you have cramps and keeping track of PMS, cramps, bloating, and especially periods.\n\nSo, yes you're periods may be near. Talk to your mother (if comfortable to) and tell her you think they may come soon so she can buy you pads to bring to school.
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You are probably just stressed out.   But do get tested if you don't get your period by the end next next week. Which is the 22nd of June. \n\nBtw, please use protection in the future. So you will not be worried so much like this
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no no dont be worried everyone gets that..it only means that blood is starting to come out earlier than u think so u might want to wear a pad now..when periods come for the first time theyre irregular..meaning theyre not gonna be exactly on time for at least a year..u might even miss some periods..no worries..CONGRATS ON BECOMING A YOUNG WOMAN!!!!!!!! lol atleast u were 12 i was 10..i even no ppl who were 9
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Is this your first period- or your first BAD period.  Either way you should talk to your Mom- or caregiver.  It's nothing to be concerned about- you'll have many years of monthly visits from that friend.  \nMaybe you could add more to your question about your concern?