What to expect when you first start your period?

The first period is often very light and can show up in your underwear as a brownish, sticky stain or a few drops of red blood. The number of days can really vary, although if it’s more than 9 days you should probably check with your healthcare provider.

What’s it like getting your first period? What will my first period feel like? You may find your first period comes and goes with very little in the way of symptoms, or you may find you experience quite a bit of discomfort. Common symptoms include: Cramping in the lower abdomen; Breast tenderness; Lower backache; Diarrhea or nausea; Dizziness

Is your first period heavy? A period that is heavy on the first day. Many women experience heavier bleeding on the first day of a period and lighter bleeding on the last days. A heavy flow that might get in the way of your normal activities is unusual.

What does having your first period mean? First Period means the period commencing with the date that the First Closing Notes are purchased and ending on the date immediately prior to the date that the Second Closing Notes are purchased.

Is my menstrual cycle normal? Your menstrual cycle might be regular — about the same length every month — or somewhat irregular, and your period might be light or heavy, painful or pain-free, long or short, and still be considered normal. Within a broad range, “normal” is what’s normal for you.

What are the signs of getting your first period?

What are the signs of getting your first period? One of the least pleasant and, unfortunately, common signs of an impending first period is cramping. The Mayo Clinic says lower abdominal cramping is common in girls when their periods begin. Menstrual cramps can be sharp and strong or dull and achy.

When do you know you’re going to start your period? Menstruation (also known as having your period) is when blood from your uterus drips out of your vagina for a few days every month. You start getting your period during puberty, usually when you’re around 12-15 years old.

What age can you start your period? Most girls start their period between the ages of 12 and 13, but you can start as early as 8 years old. Getting your period early can be difficult and make you feel different from other girls your age.

When is a good time to start your period? Most girls get their first period when they’re around 12. But getting it any time between age 10 and 15 is OK. Every girl’s body has its own schedule. How Will I Know My First Period Is Coming?