Dear Dish-It,
When will I get my period? I’m so prepared! I have a purse that I carry with me everywhere I go, with a pad and a change in case I’m in public when it happens. I’ve read about 10 books on it and I still have no idea! Is it normal for an 11-year-old not to have her first period yet?
Miss Period Panic
Dear Miss PP,
Most girls start to go through puberty between the ages of 8 and 13 – not many start earlier, but some definitely do start later. Trust me, you WILL get your period – and it’s great that you’re prepared for when you do. All you need to do is relax, be patient and realize that every body is different, and yours will start to menstruate when it’s ready – not before, not after. In the meantime, here’s some advice and info about your first period …
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About six months or so before you get your first discharge. It’s common and nothing to worry about unless it has a strong smell or makes you feel itchy.
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The start of your period is called menopause and your ovaries no longer release any eggs.
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The amount of time between a girl’s periods is called her menstrual cycle (the cycle is counted from the start of one period to the start of the next). Some girls will find their periods are common in girls just starting to menstruate. It may take your body a while to sort out all the changes going on, so you may have a 28-day cycle for 2 months, then miss a month, for example. Usually, after a year or two, your cycle will become more regular.
Once you start menstruating, you'll need to use something to absorb the blood. Most girls use a pad or a tampons, ask a parent, health teacher, school nurse or older sister.
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