Curiosity and Questions regarding First period

Most girls start their periods when they’re about 12, but they can start as early as 8, so it’s important to talk to girls from an early age to make sure they’re prepared.
Respond to questions or opportunities as they arise and do not be embarrassed. Periods are natural.
Though Mothers might have some questions about it, so here we brought the answers to few of the most commonest questions asked in our OPD. 

How shall we know when the periods are going to start?
Signs that your period is on its way are if you’ve grown underarm and pubic hair. Typically, you’ll start your periods about 2 years after your breasts start growing and about a year after getting a white vaginal discharge. The average girl will get her first period around 12 years old, but it varies from person to person.

Why haven’t the periods started yet?
Your periods will start when your body is ready. This is usually between age 10 and 16, or 2 years after your first signs of puberty.

How to get ready for the first period?
Talk to your parent or another adult you trust about what you can expect before it actually happens.
It’s a good idea to start carrying sanitary pads or tampons around with you in advance.

How long does the first period last?
Your first period might not last very long, as it can take your body some months to get into a regular pattern. As a general rule, once they’re settled, you’ll have a period every 28 to 30 days and it will last 3 to 7 days.

How much blood lose can she have?
It might seem a lot, but it’s only about 3 to 5 tablespoons. It’s not a sudden gush – you’ll just see a reddish-brown stain on your pants or on your sheets when you wake up in the morning.

What if period blood leaks through through their clothes?
There are ways of covering up stains until you’re able to change your clothes, such as tying a sweatshirt around your waist. Keep a spare pair of pants and tights at school or in your bag.

Should she use pads, tampons or menstrual cups?
This is up to you. Tampons, menstrual cups and pads (towels) are safe and suitable if you’ve just started your period. You might want to use pads for your very first period as tampons and cups can take some getting used to. It might be worth experimenting until you find the product that suits you best.