Question 1

first period 
does it hurt

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It may, may not: Everyone is created different and some girls get their first period without any pain or issues.  Others can get cramping that accompanies their first period.  There really is no definative answer here.

Question 2

why is my first period so heavy?

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Don't know: Often the first period is light. The period may not be regular for a year or more after fist period.

Question 3

whan will i get my first period?

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Depends: Family history, your age, your health, your hormones, your exercise habits all play a role. How old are you, anyway?

Question 4

when will i get my first period?

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Hard to say: To use the site properly you provide some background information and ask a question. We have no access to any prior question you may have asked or any uploads. At this point your age and sex are also unknown.Without basic info, there is little we can offer.You are welcome to start over.

Question 5

will i have my first period soon?

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U need an evaluation: Anna, if you have not had your menses beginning given your given age this may be a matter that requires an initial evaluation by your pcp, gyn, and possible an endocrinology consult.

Question 6

how long will my first period last?

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Predict: It's like predicting the future, no one can say for sure - but 3-6 days would be normal.

Question 7

what are the signs of a first period?

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Menarche: Menarche usually occurs between ages 11 & 13 in the us. Before the first period a girl may feel bloated, develop cramps in legs or abdomen & feel moody.

Question 8

is it possible to force your first period?

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Not by you: However, a MD can use a medication(progesterone) to "test" to see whether your period is delayed for a hormonal reason so at age 17 it is a good time to find out why the period is a "no show".

Question 9

what are signs your first period is coming?

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Early signs: As a rule, your first period will come about 1 year after your breasts start developing.  Other than that there is no early warning sign of your first period.

Question 10

how to know when your first period is coming.

Accepted Answer

Cramping: Symptoms may be vague.  You may have breast tenderness, some cramping, possibly pms 2 weeks prior to your first period.

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