My sister's first period?
596599
tell her about what is happening to her body and show her how to use a tampon. It is easy! be careful. good luck
260741
I went online and found a few sites.  Hope it helps.  Do PLEASE share with your mom or adult female mentor (aunt?) as she/they may have advice and ideas on how to have a good "first period".  :-)  \n\nFirst periods (menarche) can be scary, but each one after that, you learn more about how your body works.
758001
When a young girls begins puberty, many changes are occurring in her body.  There is no set time table for these changes...you just have to be patient and let your body sort it all out.  Most girls begin to menstruate about 2 to 2 1/2 years after their breasts start to develop.  The first several cycles of your period can be sporadic and difficult to predict.  It is not uncommon for girls to have their first period and then go several months with no occurrence, some spotting, some cramping, etc.  Just hang in there; eventually, all of your bodies systems will level out and start working together, allowing for a more regular and easier to predict cycle.
335551
now a-days it's normal. My younger sis and I started @ a younger age than most she was 7 years old and I was 8 also and were 17 and 18 now. It's compleatly normal, we've even went to a doctor to make sure. If you think something is wrong with you go see a gynacoligist, they'll tell you. and answer any of your questions.
1068850
You will know when you have your first period, because there will be lots of blood.  Before you have your first period, you will begin to have discharge at times, maybe for years before your period starts.  Sometimes it will be white, sometimes brown - this normal.
102214
if you havent been getting your period for a long time its normal, and it could be the side effects of some medicines, but you really should get checked by a doctor... you cant loose anything.. if there is nothing wrong then you are releived.. and if you have something wrong then you can get help immediatly... my mom began to get her period two times a month and she was very sick, fortunatly she went to the doctor early and the could control the sicknes.. she is alright now....  i dont mean to make you worried.. but... i wouldnt want anything bad to happen!! good luck! :)
526620
If she's not pregnant and you are sure about that, then a visit to your doctors would be very advisable, has she had regular periods before this date? if not then it might be that she hasn't reached full womanhood yet and that her body is still getting things sorted. hope this helps.
703174
Dont worry it's just your period starting. It's not always red at first but give it a few hours and it will be. Good luck.
624910
Irregular menstruation can sometimes be caused by hormonal imbalances. It can become a serious condition if it persists, for the loss of blood can cause a variety of other medical problems from leucemia to death in more sever conditions. The good news is that your sister is planning to visit the doctor at the onset of the problem, this will certainly maximize her chance of preventing this from happening in the future. Do remember that if it does happen to be a hormonal imbalance, then it will also take some time in order for the hormonal levels to restore themeselves to their required limitations.
662857
Some girls can get there periods as early as 9 years old but the average age is 11-16.
753847
I think you're fine, dear.  A girl can get her menses anytime between the ages of eight and eighteen.\n\nBut you could check with your doctor, maybe s/he would like to run a couple of tests just in case.
173297
Talk to your doctor. This is not uncommon in some girls. My sister only got her period every 3 months and then had to go on birth control to make it regular. Definately go to the doctor.
486303
It sounds pretty normal.  Just keep track and if it doesn't get better go to the doctor.\n\nThe normal menstrual cycle in humans\nWomen show considerable variation in the lengths of their menstrual cycles, and the length of the menstrual cycle differs in different animals (see below).\n\nWhile cycle length may vary, 28 days is generally taken as representative of the average ovulatory cycle in women. Convention uses the onset of menstrual bleeding to mark the beginning of the cycle, so the first day of bleeding is called "Cycle Day one".
969151
Honey !  Some  people  start  there  period  at  age  19  or  later  you   may   not   follow   in  your  mom  foot  step....your  body  can  be  different.....and  maybe  it  just  want  to  surprise  you,    but  it  can't .......because  you  keep  on  thinking  about  it .....lol.\nBest  wishes  and  good  luck
1128651
Do not be scared and talk to your mother so she can help you out. A daughter's best friend around that time is usually your mom, so feel free to talk to her, it happens to all of us women and maybe one day if you have a lil' girl the same will be for her. Be calm, do not panic, wash off, put on a pad that is fit for you (teens), expect pain to come and go, pain can be drastic or soft, lay down, relax, avoid caffeine drinks because they get your period to be heavier, etc. Ask your mom for her advice as to what she did as a young girl and maybe you might also want to ask her to help you shop for the right pad and maybe some Midol for the cramps. Hope this helps girl. Take care and be patient for the next 5-7 days.
74167
At what age does a girl get her first period? \nMenarche is another name for the beginning of menstruation. In the United States, the average age a girl starts menstruating is 12. However, this does not mean that all girls start at the same age. A girl can begin menstruating anytime between the ages of 8 and 16. Menstruation will not occur until all parts of a girl's reproductive system have matured and are working together.
437704
All women's bodies are different. I got mine when I was 11 and some of my friends didn't until they were 15 or 16. Some of it is hereditary and some of it is just good old mother nature. Your body will start when it's ready. \nAs far as getting info on menstruation...there is alot of good info. on the internet...try WebMD.com or aske your mom to take you to see a gynecologist or family doctor and ask all the questions you want.