Period Symptoms: Tips and Advice from BeingGirl

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Added November 22, 2011

Period Symptoms

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What's a problem? What's normal?

According to textbooks, your period should come every 28 days or so, and the menstrual fluid you lose is on average 6–9 tablespoons. The trouble is, your body can't read textbooks, and it may do something very different.

Some women have:

Periods that don't come regularly (in fact, very few have a consistent 28-day cycle)
Heavy periods—a very heavy flow of blood each month
Painful periods
An absence of periods (called amenorrhea)

A few women have a combination of menstrual problems. Sometimes these things are normal; sometimes it means something is wrong. So, if your periods aren't regular, or are too heavy or painful—or if your period stops coming—you should talk to a doctor.

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KittyKatty123

Posted February 25, 2013

@Am12Mia:I had discharge for 3 years, but on the 3rd year I started.Trust me, your not Aloun!

Kat:)

Posted February 25, 2013

I haven't started my period yet but have had signs for the past week that I will. I ave had bad back aches, which is the most obvious symptom I have seen, I have stomach r=cramps tat really weren't tat bad till right know,mood swings, and chocolate cravings( hahaha may not be one since I'm a chocoholic<3) Do y'all think it might be my period or something else because this has been happening for A week know.

bettyboop7891

Posted August 20, 2012

well i got my period at 12 an its not regular nut it comes 4 3 days and leave i hate it

KittyKatty123

Posted February 25, 2013

I started at 10 years old and at the end of the day, I was disgusted!I had no signs exept VJ hiar.(sorry for the TMI.)

KittyKatty123

Posted February 25, 2013

Am12Mia:I had the same prob.I wanted it but got it and now I don`t want it!

briannabff

Posted August 16, 2012

dear prettygirl12345 i felt the same way but i started my period yesterday. I didnt know how to tell my mom and i didnt know what to do. it stincks cuz you have to keep changing your pad and when i found out i had it i ent to my moms "stash" and she only had maxi :( so dont be jelous

Nicolepink0104

Posted July 12, 2012

you should always have a pad or tampon and i prefer a pad use the brand always it is more thick and can hold more

Jmorris135

Posted July 17, 2012

I Had my period today and I dont know how to tell her and I hate having my period because the cramp hate it

briannabff

Posted August 16, 2012

i dont have cramps but i read that relaxing makes it less painful

Stef123

Posted July 27, 2012

@Jmorris135, if you don't feel comfertable telling her in person than you can text her, Write it in a note, or email it to her. If you have any more questions feel free to ask!~PrissyChick:)

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