you have to buy pads or tampons go through (most of us)aches,pains,blood its an a s s.
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I entirely see the point of them so I don't find them 'stupid' but I agree they are inconvenient, sometimes painful, often cause me to feel irritable, look spotty, feel fat and bloated and I'm always pleased when they're over for another few weeks.\nBut I have two beautiful children and I suppose having regular periods enabled me to produce them, so for that I am grateful
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They are contractions in the uterus as it shedds the blood and lining.  Use a heating pad.  If they are extreme, you may have endometreosis.
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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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I had this same problem when I started out using them...they hurt because they are not in far enough so you have to make sure they are in right and to do this all you have to do is stand up and bend your knees and if you are "dry" put alittle cream or something on the applicator of the tampon and take a deep breath and relax and make the applicator go in almost all the way and then push the tampon out..the main thing is to relax and keep calm and not tense up...Hope this helps! Just keep trying because they are worth it!! I haven't used a pad since!!
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Hey im 12 and got my period at your age. Wear a pad. Thats what im wearing now, Don't worry. I knew about this WAAAAY before you but we learn at diffrent ages. don't be afraid to ask your mother or another female. Even a dad or uncle is ok too. I don't get alot of cramps but I usually sleep for awhile. I have PMS thats pre menstral syndrome. That means im irritated and have symptoms earlier. Don't wear tampons at your age either. Stick with pads unless your parents say somthing. In school try to be the same as usual. You also might bloat. If period symptoms get in the way get some midol. (sp?) Also when wearing a pad try to stay away from swimming or somthing like that. For sleeping use overnight pads. If you don't have any use a normal pad and put a dark towel under you. Stay away from light clothing. If it gets stained it'll be seen like white on black. During your period wear red,dark blue,black etc. So if its stained its hard to notice. If you ever see a red stain on your pants then welcome to the woman race. Also if you have vaginal discharge (White creamy stuff) on that 'area' Then its close to coming. Be prepared. Trust me I found out I had mine because I wore a white nightgown to bed that night. I didn't know it was there until my mom literally yelled it to me infront of my brother. So if you get yours tell her. Don't make her have to shout it like its the fourth of July.  You may also get some other hormones around this time like starting to like boys. You don't have to wonder 'What the heck? I like a boy!' like I did. But don't let it get outta hand. All a period is is when an egg dies inside you. It bleeds and thats what causes a period. It isn't just blood. It can be tiny little clots of it too. This is normal to have. A period should last from 3 to 10  days. You should only get it once a month. Light or heavy be prepared. For light periods get To-Go pads instead of using a big pad. For heavy ones get thick pads. for inbetween use normal. Try to relax during a period too. Don't overdo it either. If you do you get irritated and snap at people and don't mean to. I did this alot and got into trouble. Save yourself a lecture and don't overdo it and relax. Bring a small bag to school in your backpack or somthing and put in extra underwear and pads or tampons if thats what your parents want you to use. You'll thank yourself if you do that so you don't make it public cause somtimes people are busybodies and try to see what you're doing. Do this if you are embarrased about asking for a pad at school from your male/female teacher. But don't be they do this all the time.\n\n\nIf you wanna talk email me at:\n\nsatinfairy@bellsouth.net\n\nOR use IM\n\nYIM\nqueen_zelda2002@yahoo.com\n\nMSN\nsatinfairy@bellsouth.net\n\nAIM\nsatinfairy
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Go see an OB/GYN you may be going into menopause but starting off with dysmenhorhea (heavy bleeding.)  Or you should be checked for cancer.
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you need to talk to your Dr. about this!  Maybe its as simple as being put on birth control (which help a lot of people with painful cramps) but it could be something else-- who knows??\n\nAlso exercise is supposed to help- try to do a 30minute walk every day you have them- or even if you know when you will get your period (if you are regular) start the day BEFORE you get it\n\nbut definately ask your Dr.\n\nMine get pretty bad on the first day- I take 3 200mg advil and buy those sticky heat pads- and that usually really helps, but I guess everyone is different
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You are obviously stressing about it. Stress can delay your period.
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you will be blamed for little things but don't take it to heart and respect their needs to be alone on the occasion...also don't be afraid to buy tampons.
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Since you are having pain plus the unusual period you need to call your doc and let him know.  His nurse will call you back and tell you what he wants you to regarding this.
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just take some tampons with you.
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please look into going to a free clinic, they have them in every town, you do not have to have insurance, get a gyn exam, if you want to see a female doc, be sure to tell them that, is the pain happening when it is almost time for your period to start or during your period, or both, just be sure to pay attention to this, the pain could be from a variety of sources, (pelvic inflamatory disease, etc) try taking some motrin during your period during this painful time, put a warm towel(or heating pad) to the area, even if the motrin and heating pad works, you need to see a doc though just to make sure you are ok, do it as soon as possible, don't put it off, especially if you are sexually active
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Tampons are a life saver. I think you should try one everyones body is diffrent. They don't hurt me and it lets me do a lot of things like swim and is less messy at that time of the month. They come in little packages so there really not noticable. Easy to be hidden if thats what you want to do.
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periods suck. enjoy not having it for as long as you can
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It is your bodies way of expelling the endometrial lining in your uterus (aka period).
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Do you mean pads?\n\nIt's called menstruation.\n\nTalk to your parents or a trusted adult about it.
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I have a friend who has the same problem but she gets it everytime she has her period. The only thing i can think of is to get on birth control. They will make you regular and reduce pain. Ask your doctor about it I am sure he/she will help.