First period
First period is an important and exciting stage of puberty. The onset of menstruation indicates serious physiological changes in the body. In order for this event not to become a big stress for the girl, she needs to be prepared in advance. This responsible mission falls on the shoulders of the mother. After all, there is no more reliable and wiser friend and advisor for a girl than her own mother. Some parents also prefer to choose medical specialists as their assistants: a psychologist and a gynecologist.
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Warning signs of your first period
The first period can come in completely different variations: heavy or scanty, accompanied by strong or weak pain, long (7 days) or shorter (3-5 days), with brown or bloody discharge.
However, there are alarming signs that should be a reason to contact a gynecologist. These include:
- The girl suddenly loses or gains weight
- The period is accompanied by very severe pain in the abdomen, dizziness, vomiting, headaches
- Itching or burning in the perineum
- A long delay (more than 1.5 months). It is worth paying attention to the fact that the first year of the menstrual cycle is unstable. It fluctuates between 21 and 40 days
- Duration of menstruation is more than 7 days
Information from the Internet, magazines and stories of girlfriends is available to every girl. However, you should not avoid an important conversation with your child. A timely conversation will help to avoid unwanted stress and serious consequences.
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When is it necessary to have a conversation about the first period?
The physiology of the female body is designed in such a way that the onset of the first menstruation will be known in advance. About a year before the onset of menstruation, the girl will notice the following signs:
These manifestations indicate that the sebaceous glands and sex hormones have become active in the girl's body.
The age that is considered normal for the first menstruation is 12-14 years. It is also worth noting that representatives of the modern generation can have their periods earlier - at 10 years. Too early (before 8 years) or late (after 15 years) manifestation of puberty is a reason to visit a gynecologist, as it may indicate various pathologies.
In a conversation with your daughter, you should pay special attention to the following points: