A member asked:

My daughter is 11 & started her first period she is adopted so i don't know her genes but she is bleeding heavy and has severe cramps is this normal?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: Eleven is a normal age for menarche. Heavy periods are also normal and common when the cycles first begin.

Answered 7/14/2013

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