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After Finally Getting That First Period

by — Last updated: 2014-01-03 in Women's Health

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It is natural for many young girls to wonder when they will have their very first period, especially if most or all their friends have. Take courage, this is common. There is nothing weird, strange different or abnormal about you, and you are not alone.

So after finally getting that first period, your next could be absent for months. However, as your body gets used to the changes, and as you get older you will find that you will be able to establish and detect a more regular menstrual cycle. Again, this depends on the individual, since many girls can and will have a regular cycle such as every 28 days. For others, that regular cycle could be anywhere between 21 and 35 days in length. Here again, differences considered, bleeding days can differ. So for example, your friend could bleed for 7 days where you could bleed for only 4. Both are normal, you just have different cycles and so bleeding could last anywhere from 3-7 days depending on the individual.

Be Knowledgeable and Fearless, and Don't Worry

If you are for example 16 or older and still have not experienced that first period, if you feel very anxious, stressed and concerned try speaking to your guidance counselor or school nurse, or someone you trust; perhaps your mom, your older sister or aunt. You can also check with your mom, and ask her at what age she got her first period. First periods and menopause tend to follow a genetic pattern, and so girls who get their first period later than average will often discover that in fact their moms and/or other female relatives also had a very late puberty and were ‘late bloomers.’

Also, if you are 16 or older and still have not had a period (although rare); this is still normal for some girls and is usually really no cause for concern.

That said however, if you are in doubt, to alleviate your concerns and anxiety, speak to a doctor who will be able to request the appropriate tests. This will rule out any abnormalities and will reassure you, and help to put your mind at ease.

Read More: A Girl's Guide To The First Menstruation

Finally, but definitely not the lesat important: It is critical that you are aware of the fact that even though you are still waiting for that first period; if you are sexually active, it is still very possible for you to get pregnant and even before actually experiencing your first period. This is because, if you are actually starting to ovulate and your body is preparing for that first period, by not knowing this is happening, and you have unprotected sex; this would be the ‘perfect or opportune timing’ for pregnancy. To this end, please be very careful, speak to your parents and your doctor and always play it safe. Take no chances. One mistake could have a difficult and lasting impact on your future.