ok so my period started when I was in 5th grade and I'm in 7th grade now. it was SO heavy when it started and still is now. i thought that it was supposed to get better after a couple years but I've sensed no improvement. It's so embarrassing. I'm always afraid I'm going to "leak" in public. Many of the girls in my class haven't had there "wonderful" monthly experience so it freaks them out a lot so there's no way i could ask their advice. Even so, like I said before it's just embarrassing. Is it still early for me to be hoping for things to naturally lighten up? Is the solution just to wait it out for a few more years and just hope for the best?
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There are many reasons for heavy periods and they can be difficult to deal with. Tell your mom about the problem. You are a little young to go on the pill and your own hormones still need to settle down. But it might be a good idea to see the doctor to find out if there is a physical problem that can be easily fixed.
In the mean time don't take asprin or advil. These thin your blood a bit and can make periods longer and heavier.
Wear a tampon with a pad to prevent the likelihood of leaks. Always change the tampon frequently and use the least absorbent one you can (to avoid toxic shock syndrome). Many brands sell a box with a range of absorbencies now so you can better match your flow.
I've been there, 10 day periods with 2 days of bad cramps and 5 days of heavy flow. You can manage. It does get better but it may be a while. That is why you should talk to a doc.
Also find out how your mom's periods were. We tend to have patterns that are similar to our mother's periods. That may give you some idea what to expect.
Good Luck
Go see an OB/GYN and ask his/her sugg. They will probably suggest birth control pills which form experience work well with lightening heavy periods.
I had the same problem, I started my period a lot earlier than other girls. They were really heavy and very painful, and over the years they didn't seem to be getting any better. Now, however, my periods are MUCH less painful and are considerably lighter. So I'd say just hang on in there for a couple more years, and hopefully they will get better!
maybe your underweight, but im no doctor, so go see a doctor and tell them what u put on here maybe not all of it but u get the idea
Talk to your school nurse, Mom or gynecologist. Heavy periods that bad may indicate a problem. These people can direct you which way to go.
Ok. I was 13 years old when I started my period. It started getting heavy around the 2nd or 3rd day. Now I am 21, when I was 15 I went to see a doctor and i found out I had polycystic ovarian disease. (AKA Cysts on your ovaries) They put me on birth control and it made my cysts go away and my periods about 4 days long and made my periods much lighter. But seriously, go see a doctor or a gynecologist. He will be able to help you. I hope this helps and good luck!!!
dont worry....everyone has their time....it will surely lighten up!!
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