What to do when a girl has her period for the first time?

Question
Hello doctor, what should I do when my daughter has her period for the first time? Ask your doctor for advice.
Anonymous question
Answer
Hello! Thank you for trusting and sharing your concerns about what should a girl have her period for the first time? to Vinmec Health System.
When you get your first period, it will only last for a few days. The first menstrual periods can be very light, sometimes only a few reddish brown spots of blood. However, later times may be longer and more frequent. It is normal to have a period of 2-7 days.
During your period, you should prepare sanitary napkins, tampons, and menstrual cups. Besides, you also need to keep track of your menstrual cycle, menstrual tracking helps us to easily predict when we will have our period next month, and when we are likely to conceive.
In some people, when they get their period, they often experience cramping pain in the lower abdomen or feel back pain or chest tightness. However, these are completely normal and these symptoms should go away once your period ends. You can also refer to the following article to better understand the first menstrual cycle: First menstrual cycle: What you need to know, the article provides basic knowledge about the menstrual cycle such as the concept of the menstrual cycle. menstrual cycle, menstrual period, how to track menstrual cycle,... Wish you always have good health. Best regards!

Other contents of advice
What is the reason for the baby's first menstrual period with a lot of blood and abdominal pain? Is it dangerous for a baby to have an early period? Is an 8-year-old girl showing signs of protruding breasts, is it precocious puberty? Posts on the same topic
Estrogen levels by age Identify normal and pathological vaginal discharge Heavy discharge - What are the signs of disease?