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Daughter's first period

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conso · 15/08/2017 16:56

Hi. My 13 year old had cramps and spotting last month but no bleed, the same thing happened a month later. It's hard to find info online and I'm wondering if people have experience of this type of start to periods.

I haven't made much of it with her but I might get her iron checked - she doesn't have an iron-rich diet I would think (fussy eater, doesn't like red meat), but she doesn't show signs of anaemia.

Any insight is appreciated!

Thanks

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bengalcat · 15/08/2017 17:32

Likely all normal . However if this pattern persists and you/she are concerned see your GP .

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MsHarry · 22/08/2017 12:56

I think spotting is classed as a period in the first year or two as is missing periods, very short or long periods and she is quite young still.

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BhajiAllTheWay · 22/08/2017 22:26

I remember mine began similar to this. Awful cramps but hardly any blood. It took a few months to have a proper period and a regular cycle.

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gingerbeerd · 25/08/2017 08:30

If it continues for over a year I'd maybe check with your GP but even then it could be completely fine. Very normal to start with irregular periods but usually will become a consistent cycle within 18 months/2 years.

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DD0314 · 01/09/2017 22:45

My daughter has had a heavy period every month since her first. Everyone else she knows had a few light periods over about a year and then settled into a monthly pattern. I wouldn't stress about it. Give it a year or so.

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