Center for Young Women's Health
Hi, I have a problem. I am getting my second period soon so I want to wear something to prepare. I really like using tampons but you can’t when you’re not on your period, and pads are very, very, very uncomfortable. I really need help.You’re right, you shouldn’t use tampons when you are not bleeding; however, instead of using thick pads, you could opt for wearing a thin, small panty shield. As you have … read more
Articles Tagged: period
Do you get your period when you’re going to the bathroom or will it just happen at a random time?
Your period will start at a random time—you may not notice that you are bleeding until you go to the bathroom to urinate (pee) and see blood on the toilet … read more
I want to stop my periods, completely because the pain is so intense, and while not as bad as some, it’s still rather unbearable for me, as I’m bed-ridden and sometimes I can’t attend school because of this. At this point I would have my uterus and ovaries out if that would stop my pain. I plan on talking to my health provider about this as well, but I would like some advice first.
Having painful periods (dysmenorrhea) and perhaps pelvic pain at other times during the month can be frustrating to deal with, especially if it is interfering with your ability to attend … read more
I’m 12 and I just went to the toilet and there was a lot of brown stuff on my underwear. I haven’t had a period yet. Is this my period.
Brown discharge is one of the signs that your period is on its way. The brown color means that there is slow bleeding from your uterus, unlike when it’s bright … read more
I have very painful periods. Should I go on the pill? Will that help?
While it is normal for some girls to have cramps during the first few days of their period, “very painful periods” are not. If your pain prevents you from going … read more
I’ve had discharge for about 2 years and I know that this can sometimes be a sign of starting your period, but I have still not started even though most of my friends have. Is there something wrong with me?
You’re right that most girls will have an increased amount of (clear) discharge before they get their first period. While this often occurs about six months before the first period, … read more
Should we avoid certain types of food like fats or sweets during our period to prevent break outs?
Scientific evidence remains inconclusive as to whether or not there is a link between the foods that we eat and acne though there is no proven link so far. The … read more
My first period was really heavy. I had to change my pad every hour. I’m wondering if this is normal?
While it is normal to have irregular bleeding when you begin to menstruate (have periods for the first time), you should not have to change your pad every hour. This … read more
Can a doctor say when I’ll get my period? Is there some kind of way to see where I am in the process?
It’s difficult to know exactly when you will get your period since it’s normal for a girl to begin menstruation as early as 9 years old or as late as … read more
If you are around another girl who is on her period, does it mess up your cycle where you get it too?
Menstrual synchrony (when girls/women get their periods at the same time) is actually a myth. In the early 1970’s there was a study done, later called the “McClintock Effect” that … read more