Igot my first period today and had a lot of blood. I was really freaked out at first. I called my mom and she told me to use a pad. (She's at work). I am kind of worried though. There is A LOT of blood and it isn't really...coming out. It is just there. I am worried this could be bad. I have to change the pad literally every hour or so because of all of the blood. I am also worried to go to the bathroom because of all the blood. ANd I am worried about showering because I thinhk thblood will go all over.

Any help would be really really appreciated. I am kinda freaked out...

jrb252000

The first period is really the worst...try to relax. During your period you can shower without any problems (just use a tampon). The first day of your period is usually the worst and it will be over anywhere from 3 to 5 days. Usually a shorter period means heavier bleeding. Intake your iron so you don't become anemic if you are a heavy bleeder. Welcome to womanhood

Equine_Fanatic

Thanks for your help. I'm kinda worried about tampons...especially because umm...down there has a lot of blood and I'm not sure if it's normal for the blood to be on your...outside areas. Also, what kind of foods have iron in them? We dont have any iron pills here.

jrb252000

Iron can come from whole-grain or enriched breads/cerals. You can also get it from brocoli, spinach rice and pasta. It isn't that big of a concern but it is something to watch for.
Pads are what I use just change them as often as you need too. I also keep wet wipes in my purse just in case it gets a little messy down there. With tampons it seems to be a little bit neater but it is personal choice.

alkalineangel

believe me a tampon will work fine. go and find the tampax pack that has the heavy, medium and light flow tampons. These are great as your flow will change. You will only need to keep one in for the duration of your shower, but if you are more comfortable in tampons than pads, then wear them often, just dont forget to change them out.

There will be information in the tampon box about TSS, but dont let it freak you out. There is only realy danger of TSS if you keep a tampon in for longer than 8 hours at a time, or if you use on in an unclean environment. This used to be a real problem, but most companies have changed their formulas. Millions of women use tampons.

It is VERY normal to bleed heavily for the first or second day of your period, it will come outside of the general vaginal opening, no worries there. A pad will need to be changed every 1-2 hours on a heavy day. You can buy different thicknesses and lengths. Test around, find which one suits you best. I prefer the thin pads, but some women like the thicker ones...good luck and welcome to womanhood!

Equine_Fanatic

Okay...what if I want to take a bath and try to relax? And what should I wear while I am sleeping? I need to change pads too often and you shouldn't keep tampons in for longer than 8 hours and I've been sleeping for 10 or more lately. (Busy week)

jrb252000

If you wanna take a bath go with the tampon. For sleeping I use an overnight pad or a tampon and set the alarm to get up at least once to change it out.

alkalineangel

LOL...I use pads when I sleep and tampons throughout the day personally. But some women dont like the feel of a tampon so it is up to you.. Anytime I am cleaning whether by bath or shower, I will typically wear a tampon, mainly because I dont like the sight of the blood, but you dont have to wear anything if it doesnt bother you.

Also, it wont be the end of the world if you forget and leave a tampon in, I have done this before...and Im fine, you just dont want to keep them in for very long to allow your body time to "breathe" after all this is a cleansing process you are going througgh.

Equine_Fanatic

Okay. THanks for all your help guys. I really really appreciate it. Now if my mom would just get home from work I could ask her all of these questions. :/

Dreams of lies

it is okay.... its differnt for all women... some get lotes of blood and some dont. its is okay... its normal... well i hope this helps