When to start your period
First Period - Girl Talk Episode 1
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hey girls welcome to the show it can be
hard to open up about our bodies
especially memory gets our first period
things like what is a period
at what age details usually get their
first period what are the signs that is
come in and how to prepare for your
first period can be a bit of a mystery
so we thought we challenge you with a
fun way to learn about periods we're
going to ask you some questions and the
answers will be hidden around the room
you ready okay let's start with the
basics what is a period is it a a timing
a transition from childhood to women
hood be a monthly cycle where your
uterus releases tissue that you no
longer need seeing a physical change
that only happens to some girls B Eve
was the right answer your period is a
few days every month when you begin to
show tissue fluid and blood through your
vagina it's also called menstruation you
might be wondering how often it happens
and how long it lasts well it varies
between women and between cycles your
menstrual cycle is the time between the
first day of one period and the first
day of the next usually this takes 28
days but it could be anywhere between 24
and 35 days then the cycle starts again
a period can last between three to seven
days and it can come in different shades
of red or brown it's a natural normal
process that happens to every girl as
she becomes a woman and matures
physically at what age do girls usually
get their first period
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okay actually you're alright it's
different for everyone you're most
likely to get your first period between
the ages of 10 and 16 your period will
start when your body is ready if it
hasn't started by the time you turn 16
it might be a good idea to talk to a
doctor what are the signs that your
first period is coming nicely done you
can tell that your period is coming if
you begin to grow taller develop body
hair for example on your legs or under
your arms notice your breasts grow in
and if you start getting vagina
discharge discharge is a whitish or
yellowish fluid that helps your vagina
stay clean it's a perfectly normal
natural and healthy sign that your body
is functioning properly we'll be
covering it in more detail in episode 5
now that you know what to expect how
should you prepare for your first period
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yes keep an ad always pad in your locker
or bag we'll make sure that you're ready
for your first period and after it's
happened you'll be able to prepare for
it around once a month it might be
irregular at first that's completely
normal and remember you can always talk
to a trusted adult like a parent or a
nurse who can help guide you through the
process
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