Here's my situation:i am a 11 year old girl and exactly 10 days ago I saw a thick dark brown discharge in my underwear.the next day it was light brown and thin and ever since then it has been white.I have been experiencing cramps ever since the brown discharge showed up.here are some of my symptoms:diarria,headaches,cramps,occasional mood swings,and discharge.
Please help me VERY worried.
PS:havnt told my mom should I??
PPS:havnt had very first period.

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Originally Posted by avqwz

heres my situation:i am a 11 year old girl and exactly 10 days ago i saw a thick dark brown discharge in my underwear.the next day it was light brown and thin and ever since then it has been white.i have been experiencing cramps ever since the brown discharge showed up.here are some of my symptoms:diarria,headaches,cramps,occasional mood swings,and discharge.
please help me VERY worried.
PS:havnt told my mom should i???
PPS:havnt had very first period.

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Tell your mom.. it sounds like your first period, its natural and normal and she can put your mind at ease.

If its not your period she can take you to the doctor for a quick check up...

But first things first, talk to your mom.

Hi,I am 11 years old and exactly 10 days ago I had a thick dark brown discharge.the next day it was light brown and ever since then it has been white with little specks of pink discharge that's smaller than a pea.I haven't had first period.I have had white discharge(no other colors)for 2 years before this occurred.heres some of my symptoms:headaches(which I have right now),cramps(which I also have right now),always feeling like I have to go to the bathroom,and occasional mood swings.
What's ALL THIS MEAN?PLEASE HELP!

Okay so I'm 11 years old and I have posted a comment on here before but now its different.my discharge has gone from dark thick brown to light thin brown to white then right now its light brown with a yellow tent in just 10 days!I put on a pad.I still haven't told my mom.I was going to tell her tonight but she went to the hospital cause we think she has namonia.im a emotional reck right now.anyway I still have cramps.
Is this my first period?if not does this mean its about to come?
PLEASE HELP ME!IM REALLY STRESSING OUT ABOUT EVERYTHING!IM CRYING RIGHT NOW!

Thank you so much!

Thank you sooooo much!

Hi,I am 11 years old and exactly 13 days ago I had a dark brown discharge.the next day it was light brown.ever since the brown discharge it has been white with a yellow and brown tent.the discharge has a light smell,but you can only tell if you really try.sometimes the discharge might have pink specks(smaller than a pea)in it.I have been experiencing:cramps,tender breasts,headaches,occasional mood swings,diarria,and stomach aches.
When will my first period come?has it already happened?should I tell my mom?

That sounds more like spotting. But likely your period will start very soon. Anywhere from any day now to the next couple months would be my guess. It's really hard to figure out when your period will come until your cycle becomes regular, if it becomes regular. I would talk to your mom. She was your age once too and know what you're going to. She'll be able to help you get feminine hygiene products (I like to wear a pantyliner anytime I'm expecting my period, save my underwear from stains. You might consider wearing some too if you're worried about your period sneaking up) and how to best deal with the cramping and general uncomfortableness that tends to come with periods.

Here's my deal:i have been having mood changes for 2 weeks now.ill go from happy to sad to mad to depressed in just a matter of minutes.from my recent comments,everyone has been saying that its because of hormonal changes,and the fact that I might be having my very first period soon.is this why I have been so moody?

Here's my story:i am 11 years old and exactly 13 days ago,I was having these symptoms:
Headaches
Stomachaches
Cramps
Mood swings
Discharge(has gone from dark brown to light brown to white with a yellow and brown tent in just 13 days)(discharge doesn't have a smell)
Tender breasts
Are these signs of my first period coming soon?can you tell me when it might happen?should I tell my mom?

You already asked this and I already told you. If you're still confused then you should get off the computer and go talk to your mother right now. If you still have more, different questions, then you can add to one of the threads you have already started. Do not create anymore threads regarding this same question. All of it should be kept together in one thread.

Please stop posting the same thing, over and over and over.

It really annoys the experts who will end up not helping you.

If you want to add more info, you answer your own thread.

I hope I did not lose any answers merging all of your threads

Hi,sorry if I caused any trouble,I'm new to this.anyway all that stuff is still going on and its been 16 days now if it is my period,shouldn't it have happened by now?

PS:the discharge now comes out white but dries yellow.

Have you talked to your mother yet?

Periods aren't always totally predictable. When I first began getting my periods, when I was your age, it started suddenly one day, was awful and lasted nearly a week. And then I didn't see it again for months. And then a few weeks between. And a couple months again. Eventually it became somewhat regular, roughly every month or so. It finally got totally regular when I began birth control, but I was about 15 then. The discharge it pretty normal, as long as there's no foul smell and no cottage cheese consistency. You'll get to know your body and what's normal for you as you continue to grow and mature. If you're ever unsure or concerned, it's always better safe than sorry and you can always talk with your doctor if you think there is something wrong.

It sounds like you might have had a short first period. The average cycle is around 28 days, but you might not have a normal cycle right away. I'd keep some pads in the bathroom and probably in your purse or school bag too. Then you can always be prepared for when it comes again. And if the discharge is bothersome, I'd try some pantyliners. I'd go to some of the major brand websites too, like kotex and always. A lot of times they have giveaways. I've gotten tons of free samples and lots of great coupons by visiting the various websites. Not only will you save money, but there's a lot of feminine hygiene products out there and it's a convenient way to try out lots of different brands and styles so you can find what's right for you.

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Here's a few links to samples. They're all from the same brand, but for different products. So I'm not sure if they'll let you sign up for all of them. But you can try if you're interested.

So this IS my period?by the way,I haven't told my mom yet,I don't know really how to tell her.im not really comfortable talking to her about stuff like this.do I NEED to tell her soon?

I know that first conversation is awkward. But yes, you do need to tell her. Unless you have a way to get to the store and pay for pads and what not all by yourself.

Do you have an older sister or any other women in your life you're more comfortable with?

I have a older sister,but she wouldn't help,shed just laugh and make fun of me.by the way,I've felt like this for 16 days now.when is it ACTUALLY going to happen?also,today I have gotten LOTS of white discharge,and really bad cramps.
By the way:thanks for answering all my questions.I REALLY appreciate it!:)

Like I keep telling you, your periods will be unpredictable for a while. No one can tell you when your next period will actually come. And the discharge sound pretty normal, but again, if you're worried talk to your mom and have her take you to the doctor.

As for the cramps, there's lots of ways to relieve them. Walking will actually help. I know at first it seems awful when you just want to curl up in a ball and never move again, but once you get moving you tend to feel better. Avoid caffeine. Midol, advil, or other over the counter pain meds are usually helpful too. Also warm baths or a heating pad.

I still really think it would be best for you to talk with your mother. She's been through all of this too and knows what you're going through and how to help you.

Btw:last night hours after I posted the other comment,I noticed that there was a medium sized pink spot in my underwear,and right beside it there was a smaller one.there was also a dark brown stain that ran down from the front of my underwear to the back.whats this mean?

I have a question about what medications could relieve the cramps:will tylenol or asprin help?

Congrats! Your first monthly visitor arrived. I got mine the first time when I was 12, and it was just a little, I didn't even tell my mom until the next month when I actually needed a pad. It's embarrassing to tell her but really, it's okay. Just make sure you bring some pads to school for the future, I got caught several times without one!

How much longer will I feel like this?its been 17 DAYS now!! PS:today I have plain white discharge with just a little spot of pink in it.

A usual period for me lasts around a week. 17 days is a long time to have discharge, but not unheard of. If it goes on too much longer you may want to consult a doctor, even just calling a nurse or nurse hotline in your area. As for cramps, yes it is uncomfortable. Some advil should help, a heating pad on the lower back always feels good, as I usually feel cramps in my lower back. It should stop before too long. All of the colors etc you are describing are really completely normal, so relax. The white/yellow stuff is just discharge. Periods are far from glamorous. The truth of it is really pretty gross actually. I know my period is coming each month when I get grouchy and extra hungry. You most likely will not have a normal monthly schedule to begin with. It'll just come and go as it pleases.

As for telling your mom, just do it. Take a deep breath, and just say "Mom, I think I got my period." She probably will do what my mom did and just say "Oh, okay." then she went and got me some pads out of her bathroom. No need to share all the details unless you want to.

I know it all seems so crazy and confusing, but remember, every woman goes through it. You will get through this just fine!

Thank you so much,it really droped some stress off me.the thing is,its been 18 days today.I still have cramps and the discharge is white.

The answers aren't going to change. You still keep asking the same thing and you still keep being given the same advice. GO TELL YOUR MOTHER.

I'm sorry,I know its really anoying,me asking the same questions,I've always been the kind of person to stress over EVERYTHING.I did telll my mom last night,but before and after that,my cramps were really bad.it was so bad I didn't want to get up.

Good. I'm glad you finally told her. I get stressing over things. But asking the same question repeatedly isn't going to make any new magic answers come up. What have you tried so far to relieve the cramps?

I haven't really tried anything yet,m not really sure what to use.I don't want to use anything that will make me really sleepy,because of school and basketball.would asprin help?btw:today id ont really have cramps as bad,but I have been VERY MOODY.

I have another question about this situation:is it true that you can have all the symptoms of your first period months before it actually happens?

There's lots of things you can do that won't make you sleepy. Walking helps. Avoid caffeine. When you have time to relax, you can rest with a heating pad. Or you can take a warm bath. You can try aspirin. Personally I prefer midol or advil during my periods, but everyone reacts differently to pain meds. So if you've got aspirin and that's what you normally take for pain, I would start there and if it doesn't help you can try other meds.

I'm not sure about whether you experience pms months ahead of time. The white discharge you've described in previous posts I know is common ahead of time. And the moodiness wouldn't surprise me. It sounds a lot like you've already had your first period.

Thank you,ill use asprin.ive felt like this for almost 3 weeks now and it still hasn't actually happened.my sister said that you can have these symptoms months before it actually happens(she lies to me all the time,so I really don't believe her.)i trust that you are right,and that this is my first period,but I thought it would be much different than this.

If you continue experiencing the symptoms, especially the cramps and any other physical pains, you need to go and talk to your doctor. While cramps and what not are totally normal during and around the time of your period, there may be other causes that need to be addressed if you are experiencing them all the time.

Today I don't have hardly any cramps,really none at all,I'm just moody.

Unfortunately, being moody is a pretty normal part of being a preteen/teen. Do your best not to let little things get to you or take out your moodiness on those around you.

Thanks for the advice,but its to late,I've already gone off on my sister.

So if this was or is my period,when will I have to go through this again?

Have you actually read half of the answers I've given you? I've told you, your cycle tends to be irregular at first. It could be anywhere from a few weeks from now to a few months from now. I enjoy being able to help people, but I'm getting tired of having to repeat myself because you haven't bothered to take the time to read the answers that I've taken the time to give you.

I have read ALL of them,but like I said before:im always stressing or worrying about something.im sorry to keep bothering you.thankyou for answering all my questions!if someone hadn't have told me all the information that you did,I probably woul have literally DIED OF STRESS!anyway,sorry for bugging you,and thanks for answering my questions!
REALLY APRECIATE IT!! :)
Ps:i think its great that you like to help people!:)