Some people get signs that their periods are coming — like
bloating, pimples, sore breasts, and feeling emotional
. Many people get cramps in their belly, lower back, or legs before their period. These symptoms are called PMS. Not everybody has signs that their periods are about to start.
What is your first period like?
For some, the first period is
light
, with a small amount of blood. It may begin gradually, starting with some spotting or brown discharge before becoming red. For others, periods begin suddenly, with bright red blood appearing straight away. In either case, this is normal.
Is your first period Brown?
Lots of girls expect their blood to be bright red during their periods. But
it’s completely normal for menstrual blood to be brownish
. It’s also perfectly normal for some girls to have their first period for just 2 or 3 days.
What happens right before your period?
Signs your period is coming include
tender breasts, headaches, abdominal cramps, muscle aches
, lower back pain, fatigue, bloating, joint pain, acne, and diarrhea or constipation. A period, also called menstruation, is when your body removes the buildup of the lining of your uterus.
Can first period be just spotting?
A girl’s first period is usually very light, with
sometimes only spotting or very little blood
. The typical menstrual cycle is 28 days long, but periods are often irregular during the first few years of menstruation.
What age period stops?
In your 40s, your menstrual periods may become longer or shorter, heavier or lighter, and more or less frequent, until eventually — on average,
by age 51
— your ovaries stop releasing eggs, and you have no more periods.
What is the latest age 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.
Is my period coming or am I pregnant?
PMS: You generally won’t have bleeding or spotting if it’s PMS. When you have your period, the flow is noticeably heavier and can last up to a week. Pregnancy: For some, one of the first signs of pregnancy is light vaginal bleeding or spotting that’s usually pink or dark brown.
Can you get pregnant 1 week before your period?
Although it is possible to get pregnant in the days leading up to your period,
it isn’t likely
. You can only get pregnant during a narrow window of five to six days a month. When these fertile days actually occur depends on when you ovulate, or release an egg from your ovary.
What does your discharge look like before your period?
Discharge before a period tends to be
cloudy or white
, due to the increased presence of progesterone, a hormone involved in both the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. In other phases of the cycle, when the body has higher levels of estrogen, vaginal discharge tends to be clear and watery.
Is it normal for your first period to only last 1 day?
When you first start having your period, it may last only a few days. Your first few periods may be very light. You may only see a few spots of reddish brown blood. Anywhere from
2 to 7 days is normal
.
What happens if you spot instead of getting your period?
Spotting involves
significantly less blood
. Sometimes it signals the start of a period, but spotting may occur throughout the cycle. Spotting can also be an early indicator of pregnancy, a sign of stress, or a symptom of several health issues.
How much do you bleed on your first period?
Your first period should last anywhere from 2 to 7 days. It may be very light, with
just a few spots of brownish blood
. Or it may start and end more brownish, but be brighter red on heavier flow days.
Can I swim with a pad on?
Swimming on your period with
a pad is not advised
. Pads are made out of absorbent material that soaks up liquids within seconds. Submerged in water like a pool, a pad will completely fill with water, leaving no room for it to absorb your menstrual fluid. Plus, it may swell up into a big soppy mess.
Can a woman run out of eggs?
Menopause
occurs naturally when a woman’s ovaries run out of functioning eggs. At the time of birth, most females have about 1 to 3 million eggs, which are gradually lost throughout a woman’s life.
Can you stop your period forever?
If you want to stop having a period permanently you can have
a surgical procedure to have your uterus removed
, known as a hysterectomy, or a procedure that removes an internal part of the uterus, known as endometrial ablation.
