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12 yr. old had 1st period 5 months ago. past 2 cycles she's in bed w/fatigue & an itchy red rash that's blotchy & raised all over her. is this normal?

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Dr. Peterson Pierre answered

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That can be normal: The symptoms can occur. Some people develop an allergy to their hormones so to speak so this can happen every menstrual cycle. I would certainly have this checked out and treated because you don't want your 12 yo miserable every month for the next few years.

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

12 yr. old had 1st period 5 months ago. past 2 cycles she's in bed w/fatigue & an itchy red rash that's blotchy & raised all over her. is this normal?

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