Question 1

when does girl get her period?

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Menstral Period: A girl can have her period start as early as 8 and as late as 16 , the average is 12.  If earlier than 8, i would recommend an evaluation by and endocrine doctor.

Question 2

when does a girl get her first period?

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Menarche : When you start ovulating.  Usually you noticed breast enlargement, pubic hair prior to beginning of ovulation/periods.

Question 3

how does stress effect a girl's period?

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Stress & menses: Stress can interfere with the length of your menstrual cycle, though hypothalamic influence on hormone release.  Your cycle could be shorter or longer than expected, or you may not ovulate or menstruate at all.  Please see your doctor for specific evaluation and suggestions.

Question 4

is a girl fertile when she has a period?

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Maybe,maybe not: Girls have conceived before their first period, so menses is not the only factor. Girls also will commonly not ovulate with all cycles during their first menstrual year.The feature is a general indication that conception is possible from that point forward.

Question 5

what happens when a girl starts her period?

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First period: Menarche usually occurs between ages 11 & 13 in the us. However for some their period could start as early as age 9 & for others not until 16. Before you have a period, you will have noticed breast development, pubic hair & white to yellowish vaginal discharge. Before the first period a girl may feel bloated, develop cramps in legs or abdomen & feel moody (depressed or anxious).

Question 6

light period for 6 months. normal for girl?

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Yes: Women's cycle's change over time.  It is common to go through time periods where the menses is heavier or lighter.

Question 7

does growth stop after girl's first period?

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Not necessarily: Girls will generally grow an additional 2.5 inches or 5 cm after their first menses.

Question 8

what happens if a girl gets her period every week?

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DUB: Dysfunctional uterine bleeding defines several patterns of irregular menstrual timing/flow or amount. This is one group of problems that led to the initial research on what became the BC pill. Using predictable external hormones can pace the pattern &amp; make it more manageable. I would seek out a consult with an OBGYN so they can help you sort it out.

Question 9

will taking emergen-c help a girl get their period?

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No: This product will no effect on menstration.

Question 10

what does it mean when a girl misses her period date?

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Depends on variables: For the first year or so after starting, girls may not ovulate & if so, their cycles my be irregular. After a year or so, a pattern develops, but this may vary from the monthly pattern most describe. There are other variables but these are the ones you need to discuss with your doc.

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