How heavy is a first period?

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.

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Are first periods heavy or light?

Your first few periods may be very light. You may only see a few spots of reddish brown blood. Anywhere from 2 to 7 days is normal. If your period lasts for more than 7 days, you should talk with your doctor.

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Is your first period ever heavy?

The first period often is very heavy and painful. Ovulation, or the process of making an egg, helps make a “normal” period. Unfortunately, many girls do not ovulate in the beginning, resulting in heavy bleeding.

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Is it normal for a 11 year old to have a heavy period?

Heavy bleeding is a common concern for adolescents still learning what a “normal” menstrual cycle is for them. However, most adolescents do not experience blood loss severe enough to be considered heavy menstrual bleeding.

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What does your first period feel like?

There may be signs of your first period (like cramps, bloating, or pimples), but this doesn't happen for everyone. Most people get their first period between ages 12 and 15, but some people get theirs earlier or later than that.

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What are the biggest signs of getting your first period?

Leading up to your first period, you may notice these symptoms:
  • Cramping (pain or achiness in your belly, back or legs).
  • Bloating (your belly feels full or swollen).
  • Tender or sore breasts (chest).
  • Breakouts (acne/pimples flare-up).
  • Mood swings.
  • Fatigue (tiredness).

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How soon after pubic hair will period start?

Pubic hair – Once her pubic hair starts growing, you can expect her period to develop in one to two years. It may begin soft and thin but it will become courser and thicker towards the end of puberty.

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What age is period heaviest?

Periods can get heavier and more painful for some women after the age of 40. Sometimes it is a nuisance and sometimes it is a cause for concern. [Have a question about women's health?

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Why are my daughters periods so heavy?

Causes of heavy periods

Sometimes, they can be caused by: conditions affecting your womb, ovaries or hormones, such as polycystic ovary syndrome, fibroids, endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease. some medicines and treatments, including some anticoagulant medicines and chemotherapy medicines. stress and ...

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When is a period too heavy?

If you need to change your tampon or pad after less than 2 hours or you pass clots the size of a quarter or larger, that is heavy bleeding. If you have this type of bleeding, you should see a doctor. Untreated heavy or prolonged bleeding can stop you from living your life to the fullest. It also can cause anemia.

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How heavy should my daughter's first period be?

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.

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How do I celebrate my daughter's first period?

Let people in the family know, and celebrate in small ways that make her happy. You can gift her a period kit, take her on a fun trip to the sanitary pad aisle of a store and familiarise her with the products, watch a movie, throw her a small party or even something as simple as a hug will do.

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How do I deal with my daughter's first period?

It is important to talk with your daughter before her first period starts to help her understand what to expect, according to Burke Miller. She also believes having several smaller talks, rather than just one big talk, is a better way to go. She advises keeping any conversations about puberty open and honest.

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Is 10 too early to start period?

When do most girls get their period? Most girls get their first period when they're between 10 and 15 years old. The average age is 12, but every girl's body has its own schedule. Although there's no one right age for a girl to get her period, there are some clues that it will start soon.

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What color is first period blood?

For some, the first period is light, with a small amount of blood. It may begin gradually, starting with some spotting or brown discharge before becoming red. For others, periods begin suddenly, with bright red blood appearing straight away. In either case, this is normal.

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Do you spot before your first period?

A girl's first period is usually very light, with sometimes only spotting or very little blood. The typical menstrual cycle is 28 days long, but periods are often irregular during the first few years of menstruation.

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What is considered a heavy period for a 12 year old?

Patients and health care providers should consider a diagnosis of heavy menstrual bleeding when any of the following symptoms occur: Menses last more than seven days. Bleeding is heavy enough to soak through a pad or tampon in 1-2 hours.

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How long does a period last for a 11 year old?

Periods usually last about 5 days. But a period can be shorter or last longer.

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Do I have to go to school on my period?

Great question! Getting your period can cause mild cramps on the first day or two, but it shouldn't cause you to stay home from school, work, or social events.

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What age do periods end?

Overview. Menopause is the time that marks the end of your menstrual cycles. It's diagnosed after you've gone 12 months without a menstrual period. Menopause can happen in your 40s or 50s, but the average age is 51 in the United States.

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What does jelly like period blood mean?

As your period continues, you may notice blood that's jelly-like or broken up into thick clumps. This is typically caused by blood clots that are passing through your body. This is normal during any part of your period.

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What is a period for boys?

Although men will not bleed, nor will they experience all of the same symptoms as women, these hormonal shifts can have some pretty notable side effects, especially with mood and irritability. Some call it the “man period” others call it Irritable Male Syndrome, either way, it can be quite similar to a woman's PMS.

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What is the first period called?

Your first menstrual period is called menarche. It usually happens around age 12. But it may start earlier or later. Your period is a part of your menstrual cycle.

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Is 9 years old too early for period?

Most young people will have their first periods when they're between 11 and 14½, but anywhere from 9-16 years is considered normal. Periods are likely to start soon if your child has: had a major growth spurt. grown some underarm and pubic hair.

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What are the 5 stages of puberty?

Understanding the Five Tanner Stages of Puberty
  • Tanner stage 1, when hormones are hard at work behind the scenes.
  • Tanner stage 2, when the first physical signs of puberty occur.
  • Tanner stage 3, the growth spurt stage.
  • Tanner stage 4, the continuation of development.
  • Tanner stage 5, the final stage.

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