What do you say to a friend who just had her period?
Tell Them A Period Is Natural, Beautiful, and GOOD
But remind the person getting their period that menstruation is COMPLETELY normal and is a sign of a healthy, developing body. If they're curious, you can go more in-depth and explain the Four Stages of the Menstrual Cycle!
Periods last around 2 to 7 days, and women lose about 20 to 90ml (about 1 to 5 tablespoons) of blood in a period. Some women bleed more heavily than this, but help is available if heavy periods are a problem. Find out about heavy periods.
Should I leave my girlfriend alone when she on her period?
It's to care for and be kind and supportive to them. If your girlfriend is hard to be around during these times, and doesn't respond positively to kindness, then it's best to just give her space and leave her alone for a while.
Why have all my friends got their period but I haven t?
Fact: Everyone develops at their own pace. The same way some friends go through a growth spurt in 6th grade and others in 8th grade, some will get their first period early and others a little later. *Every body* is different, but most people get their first period between the ages of 8 and 16 .
If your daughter hasn't had her first menstrual cycle by 15, or if more than three years have passed since she started developing breasts, she should see a physician.
Amenorrhea has many causes, including hormone problems, eating habits and exercise, or a birth defect. Your teen may need blood tests and a pelvic ultrasound. Treatment may be done with hormones or other medicines, changes in diet or exercise, and calcium supplements.
Your first period should last anywhere from 2 to 7 days. It may be very light, with just a few spots of brownish blood. Or it may start and end more brownish, but be brighter red on heavier flow days.
Have you ever asked one of them if she was on her period or perhaps been tempted to inquire? Take it from me: Don't. Presuming that female reproductive organs make women behave irrationally is rude and sexist. It also evokes the same unscientific beliefs that have always held women back.
“Ovarian hormones change in a cyclical way and some of the hormones (particularly progesterone) can affect your mood significantly. This can make you feel low, emotional and can make you feel like crying for no reason.
The bleeding tends to be heaviest in the first 2 days – but everyone is different. When your period is at its heaviest, the blood will be red. On lighter days, it may be pink, brown or black. You'll lose about 5 to 12 teaspoons of blood during your period although some women bleed more heavily than this.
A typical menstrual flow lasts 3–5 days, but cycles as short as 1 day and as long as 8 days are considered normal. Sometimes, an individual may have brief spotting, or light bleeding, at a time of the month when they do not normally bleed.
Your periods will start when your body is ready. This is usually between age 8 and 17, or 2 years after your first signs of puberty. Possible reasons for delayed periods include being underweight, doing lots of exercise (including dance, gymnastics and athletics), stress and a hormone imbalance.
