Periods

Please i need help! i have been having that crusty stuff in my pants for like a year and a half and i havent gotten my period yet. i dont know what is happening because you are only supposed to have that for a few weeks before your period. Please help me!

I just started my period yesterday and i wanted to know if on the 28th day do i put a pad on just to be safe or wait till my period starts? please help me!

I'm 12 @nd will be 13 in 5 more days. I was just wondering why my periods don't come on the day i'm supose to get it . I know my mom had this problem but I don't want to want me and my 8 year old sister to have this problem can you please help?!

hey I'm 13 turning 14 next march (in 2010) i have all the signs and yet still no period! i Really want it, and yes, i know people say oh u dont want it but thats because they already have it. Most the Girls in my class have theirs. Im about 5"5, im 105lbs, im an active soccer player, i have discharge, vaginal hair, and armpit hair. My mom got hers when she was 13 turning 14 and my sis got it when she was 13. When am i going ot get mine. PLEASE RESPOND!!!!!

well, I'm 15 years old and have just got my period... oh.my.god. It was hard to tell my mom, but she never went overboard, just offered to buy me pads. Moms, dont be clingy. We hate that. just be there for us and we'll tell you eventually, and please don't overreact. It's hard enough for us to tell you. Peace

I'll be 13 in about a month and I still haven't started my period. I don't have any hair in my arm pits and only a little bit of light colored hair in my vagina. I have had white colored discharge for about 2 years now and still haven't gotten it.... Is that normal? Oh and a few days ago I was at dance and had the worst cramps of my life. It got to the point where I had to sit down every possible chance just to make it feel better... And when it got time to dance... It was horrible to say the least! What do I tell the teacher?? PLEASE HELP!! Thanks(:

my cuz is 14 1/2 and comes to me worried because she hasn't started her period...How should i help her?

I would like to know, when you have your very first period will you have cramps because im not???????

my daughter is 10 years old about to turn 11.shes my only child.and im a single parent(father) and dont know a lot about this .can you give me any tips?

To the girl with no mom: Reach out to the women in your life - a nurse at school perhaps. You could ask to sit down with her and ask her to help you feel better about the changes happening in your body. A female teacher at school or a female minister at your church. Any adult female in your life, a counsellor at school perhaps. Ask for help.

The wet slimy stuff in your undies is cervical mucus. Your body produces it when you ovulate (when an egg is released). Ask you doctor to explain this to you. It happens in the middle of your cycle and this is when you are fertile (able to make a baby). Your period will arrive about 2 weeks after this time. I hope that helps. It's perfectly normal.

Please help! I'm an 11 year old girl and I don't know what to do. I well, growing and that, you know where, but I'm scared about my first peroid, and I want to know this: how do I tell my mother? I'm easily embarassed and Mom's made sure that I have constant access to pads. I'm embarassed about a) telling her,b) the guys in my class talk about nasty stuff and they'd make a fool of me if they saw me whispering to my teacher, going to my locker, then heading to the girls' washroom with a small bag inn my hands. My locker is on one side of the class door and the girls' washroom on the other sied. Also, c) I'm scared about her blabbing, even to Dad, or even the closest of relatives. What do I do? And as an afterthought, my parents were out for a few minutes, and when I went into the washroom, I noticed there was a bit of blood on my undies, and that was in December. Now it's Feruary and it hasn't happened again; is it a sign that my period will start within a certain time frame? And, lastly, what do I tell my teacher (she's a woman, thank goodness!) with minimal embarassment? Thanks!

Having read all of the comments up to this point, I have a few of my own. WHO STARTS FIRST: When you start your period has to do with many things, one of which is the amount of fat you have. Your body knows when it's the right time. In order to have a child (that's what periods are all about afterall) you should have a certain percentage of body fat. That's why chubbier girls usually start earlier than thinner more active ones. I and my mom started at 10, but my grandmother was 16. There are some women who start very late like 18 or even 20 and some who start at, yes, 4. Don't wish it on yourself too early. It'll come. You'll have most of your life to share with your period. Take advantage of the time you don't need to deal with the inconvenience. Until you're married and ready to have kids, it's not a necessary part of life anyway. SWIMMING: I had a friend on the swim team who never wore anything at practice. I don't know that I would feel comfortable doing that, but she said it was never an issue. EMBARRASSMENT: I started my period at 10. My mom told all of her friends (my friends' parents). In class one day, one of the boys asked the class which girls had started their period and stated that he knew I had. Wow! Talk about embarrassing! Well, the teacher said it was time to not mention names. I got over it though. It's ok. It's just part of life and all girls go through it. PREPAREDNESS:I was really bad about preparing for my period and frequently called my mom to have her bring me a change of clothes. When I was old enough to drive, I finally started keeping a change of clothes in my car. I also started keeping a stash of supplies in my car and later at work. I've learned I just need to always sleep on dark colored sheets as I often have "accidents." It's ok. It's not ideal and I should do better, but it happens. I'm MUCH better now than when I was younger, but it's ok. My mom, when I was younger, and my husband, now, were and are supportive and understood it was just me. TAMPONS: My mom told me if you can feel it, you didn't put it in right. The first few times you do it, I suggest you take several to the restroom with you in case you drop one or need to try again. I was 17 before I started using tampons. I suggest you try several different types (plastic & cardboard applicators and those like OB without applicators) My mom and I have totally different preferences when it comes to tampons, so just try several. The same goes for pads. WHO TO TALK TO: If you can't or don't want to talk to your mom, that's fine. Find another female friend (an adult is best, when possible) you're comfortable with. Girl scout leaders, parents of children you babysit for, teachers, other relatives, or anyone you think might fill that niche for you. You can feel out a few different people if you want. Ask them if they have a time you can talk together. If it's better you can write letters to other women or you mom. Sometimes letters are easier to write rather than having to talk and feel awkward. WHAT IT'S LIKE: Every person is different and sometimes each period is different. Like I said, I started at 10 and I'm now 36. Over the years, my periods have changed. Sometimes I had nightmares 3 days before I started. Sometimes I got REALLY hungry the week before. Sometimes I felt like my knees turned to jello. Sometimes I wanted to put a heating pad under my abdomen and lay on my belly. Sometimes I had cramps or headaches, but not often. Sometimes I couldn't remember anything. Don't worry. Your period doesn't have to be a bad thing. Often it's inconvenient, but in the end, it's a blessing, a testament to the fact that you can have children in the future (preferably after you're married and 25). THINGS FOR MOM'S TO THINK ABOUT: I understand the desire to share the knowledge of your daughter's emergence into womanhood, but think about who you tell. My mom told my dad (of course), but my dad came in my room to congratulate me the first night of my first period. I was mortified that my mom would tell my dad. I didn't want him to know and it was REALLY embarrassing. My mom told my friends' parents and it was embarrassing to find out they told my friends. They didn't need to know that. Sorry this is long.

To All YOUNG Ladies out there sooner or later YOU will get your period sometimes there is signs like brownish color onor a few lil drops of blood or even a urge to go pee all the time thats all normal you can have cramps a few days before even not everyone does and yes you can get dizzy to and feel ill but as i said not everyone does . Welcome to Woman Hood .

I really need some tips on choosing the right tampon for me-and how to insert one without killing myself with pain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey guys i really really need some help here. i am 12 and i am really embaressed to get my period. i dont know how to talk to my mom about it i get embarresed. i have signs and i was wondering if u could tell me if those r the sign of getting my period. so i have alot and i mean alot of white distarge, i also have really sore breasts- like if anything hits them i will shout. i also just had a huge groth spurt i mean i was 4,9 and now im 5,2 in the past 4 months. i also have lots of dark curl vaginal hair which is anoyying. i am one of the most developed people in my grade-6. last month i also got a thin layer of blood in my underware but have never had it since. so i need to know if thoose are symptoms of me getting my period soon and about how long. i really need your help so please help me. Thanks

If i have my period in school and i get imbarrissed ,should i carry pads in my book bag ?

My daughter is 10 yrs.old. She will be 11 in 3 mths. My mother never had "the talk" with me, so I'm wondering how I can have it with her? She just got her first period. HELP!!!...I don't know what to say.

hi, i just turned 15 a couple of days ago. i have had my period for about a year now.matter of fact i just got off of it a couple of days ago. parents stop worrying about Ur children. they are fine. if they are concerned they will come to you, u don't need to go to them. to the parent that wants to help her child just started about an hour ago u can help her by comforting her with telling her ur period story and make sure she has enough pads, im assuming she is wearing pads since she just started. but make sure u tell her about tampons. and when she is ready she will ask u about wearing a tampon. i wrote my mom a note asking if i could start wearing tampons

Hi every one I an 12, and of corce im probly geting very close to my period. but no sign of it yet, when I have it I will be so embarriced. I have no worry's of school I home school. Me and my friends already know every thing about puberity to sex and every thing. Me and one of my friends are wondering how to tell our moms and when we will probly get our periods. I will hate it when i have it, I can tell, I have cramps now.

Do you throw up when you have your period?

Hi, my name is Taylor and i just started my period a few weeks ago for the very first time. I am Only 11. It is very scary at first but you usually get used to it from being in p.e. and at school. The only person i talk to about it is my mom. She will like tell me whatever i ask her to tell me. You always have to have extra underwear and pads and everything you need unless you go to the nurse. And also my aunts will helps me out too. You will finally get used to it, but trust me it gets messy and embarrasing! And if anyone on this site was wondering: How do I change my pads at school? What i do is flush the toilet and then change it real quick but if it takes that long, flush the toilet two or three times. And yes, you do get fatter and your jeans and everything will get tighter.from, Taylor Illinois And another thing: you should probably use Kotex because they are the best ones to use in a bad situation.

hi, i know this is a site for adults, but maybe someone could give me some advice. i just got my period and i dont know how to tell my mom. It got on my jeans at school today and my period is heavy, but my older sister wears ultr thins. also, my boobs are getting more developed and i think i need a underwire B instead an A cup. How do i tell these things to my mom? And how could i change my pads at school without any1 else finding out?

To the young lady who asked about her "chubby cousin" getting her period first...I'm not a doctor, but I have heard that eating an abundance of foods containing steriods (a hormone often found in dairy and meats) can cause you to menstruate earlier than usual. I don't know if your cousin is "chubby" because she eats donuts or if she's chubby because her height hasn't caught up to her weight. I also don't know what you call "chubby." If you come from a petite family (your parents are short and thin), I've heard that your puberty will come later than normal. You said in your note what you eat. I think that the reason you aren't gaining weight is that (it sounds like) you have a healthy diet. Experts say that to maintain a healthy weight you don't need to starve yourself. You need to eat 3 sensible, healthy meals a day with healthy snacks in between. If you're doing that, you won't notice too much weight gain. You are, however, still suppose to be growing and gaining weight, so if you haven't gained any weight within a reasonable time, you need to see a doctor. I don't know if I've helped at all. Can you talk to your mom or a teacher? Find an adult that you trust and talk to them. Every woman on the planet has had these questions.

Well ladies my youngest will be ten next month and she just got her first period today, where i also have a twelve year old and she still has not started yet. She has been cramping alot but so far nothing yet. When thinking back i guess i was about eight or nine becaus the only thing i remember is that my sister had just gave birth to her daughter and she had been hemeraging and i thought that i was also. I as a parent have realized that we need to talk to our children about any problem that will come up.

I have been speaking to my 8 year old about menstruation for a few months now. I noticed last night when I helped her take off her top for bath time that she has developed hair under her arm pits. This is surely a sign of the times to come. I've also noticed a growth spirt. It won't be long now. Thank you Sheri

for parents! the american girl book is great,but i suggest something else .It tends to leave out lots of stuff and bodily comfort.

Im only 11 and i think that i will get my period at the age of 12 but im scard of having them that I will be to embarest to ask my mom for you know i would like advise please answer....

There is a condition that occurs in girls that causes their periods to start early. I had to have my daughter tested because she started developing pubic and underarm hair at 4. I can't recall the exact name of the condition but we had to go see and endocrinologist. She tested negative but your friend needs to take her daughter to a pediatrician and they can give her a shot to stop her menstral cycle, she would have to take the shot every month.

Mothers! Please just relax.Im a teen. My mom doesnt ask about much.That's the reason i come to her.Since she never bothers me,i always go to her when i need help or i want her to know something. Just let your daughters know that you are there for them and then back off of them. Eventually they will want your help and will come to you.

I bet your kid is mad at you for talking about her event my kid is 16 and still hasent had it!!!

hi i have had my period now and in 8th grade it is hard to talk to my mom but you always dont have to my mom got me the american girl bokk my body and i read it withe her and it really helps when i am on my period and it is an a school week that is the hardest time is durning school but just tell her bring a change of clothes and leav then in your locker periods are hard to deal with but every girl has to go throw it once in a lifetime

FYI: My daughter is really embarrassed to tell me anything and the discussion about her period was and is completely off limits. I wanted her to be informed about the changes her body was going through so I did a google search and found a website that sells books and a "periodpak" I bought it for her and addressed the box to her and she loved it. All she said to me was "thanks for not embarrassing me mom"...it was kind of cute. Anyway, if y'all are interested here's the website: www.grownupgirl.net

My Daugter is to embarresed to tell me anything thats happening to her body !! HOW DO I HELP HER!!!

My daughter comes home and says in school we are going to be learning about purberty and life science. She says i will be so embaressed cause i am probally the only one. HELP. what should i tell her she is only 11. From, Krilen Mais

my daughter is going to be 9 years old and I just got a phone call from her school stating they seen a slight pinkish spot in her underwear. I know I started at 9 years old but how do I explain this to a special needs child?