Some regularities
Most girls are having their first period and,Accordingly, the signs appear at the age of 11-14 years. Due to acceleration processes (i.e. early puberty), the first menstruation is observed at 9 and even at 8 years. Now this is a variant of the norm. Previously, our grandmothers and great-grandmothers had their periods at 14-16 years. At first, the periods may be irregular, that is, the cycle is just being established, then, over time, they become regular. Sometimes the menstrual cycle can be regulated after the first pregnancy and childbirth. The interval between periods can vary from 24 to 35 days, depending on the individual characteristics of the body. Plus or minus a few days. Menstruation can be delayed due to hypothermia, infection, stress, physical exertion, illness, abortion and, of course, due to the onset of pregnancy, during breastfeeding. The hormone prolactin, released during breastfeeding, inhibits ovulation (maturation of the egg).
First signs
Signs of approaching first periodgirls can appear long before the first bleeding - menarche. These changes occur under the influence of female sex hormones. The mammary glands increase in size, hair appears in the armpits and on the pubis, the girl's figure gradually acquires female forms, that is, narrow shoulders, wide pelvis. The onset of menstruation in a girl indicates the possibility of pregnancy. But this does not mean that the girl's body is ready to fully bear the pregnancy without harm to health. And it does not give a reason to enter into early intimate relationships. The onset of menstruation in girls should signal that new rules appear in life that all girls and women should follow during menstruation:
Good for use in genital hygienespecially designed products for this purpose, they are now sold in a wide range in pharmacies and specialized stores. For example, "Epigen-Intim", "Lactacid-Femina", "Saforel", etc. Ordinary baby soap will do. The girl's mother should prepare her for these inevitable events, teach her the rules of personal hygiene, explain what the first signs of menstruation are, what advice should not be neglected. Each person's body is individual and the onset of menstruation can be indicated by various signs. Common signs that indicate the approach of menstruation are often nagging pain in the lower abdomen and lower back: they can be minor in some and severe in others. A woman can also experience muscle pain, headaches, swelling and soreness of the mammary glands. The abdomen may slightly increase in size, and swelling may appear. To reduce swelling (edema occurs when fluid is retained in the body), you should limit salt in food. If diet does not help, the doctor will prescribe diuretics. Very often, especially in teenage girls, changes in the skin are observed: acne appears in the period before the onset of menstruation. This happens due to the influence of hormones: the skin secretes more secretion, gets dirty more easily, the pores become clogged, inflammation occurs. To alleviate the skin condition, you should follow a diet, eat less sweet, fatty, salty, spicy foods. Use anti-acne skin care products. Another sign may be a slight increase in body temperature by 0.5-1 ° C. The temperature rises after ovulation and due to the work of female sex hormones: progesterone, estrogens. Progesterone affects the thermoregulation system in the body. Many women experience anxiety, irritation, and tearfulness before the onset of menstruation. During this period, you can use soothing teas, infusions based on lemon balm, fireweed, peony, valerian. If the signs of approaching menstruation interfere with your normal lifestyle, you should seek help from a doctor. A specialist will prescribe medications to help alleviate the condition. These may be pain relievers, hormonal, anti-stress medications. Some women tolerate premenstrual syndrome (PMS) well: without any particular pain or mood swings. Signs of an approaching period may appear a few days before it begins, or 1-2 weeks before. They disappear with the onset of menstruation or 1-2 days after the onset of bleeding. All signs characteristic of changes during the menstrual cycle depend entirely on the work of the endocrine glands that secrete sex hormones into the blood. A woman can influence the relief of various symptoms with the help of a diet, compliance with certain conditions, so that this period passes most comfortably for her.
