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Will my daughter's period pain lessen as she gets older?
My daughter suffers from very heavy periods that often last for 7 days or more. Is this normal?
What is PMS?
My daughter has just started her periods and they don't happen at the same time every month. Is this normal?
Is there a way of finding out when my daughter's next period is due?
My daughter gets a sharp pain one or two weeks before her period starts. What causes this?
I get really bad period pain. Does that mean my daughter
will too?
I don't suffer from period pain. Why is my daughter affected so badly?
Will my daughter's period pain lessen as she gets older?
Yes, most girls find that their periods become less painful over the years. Also, you can help your daughter find ways to keep the cramps under control - take a look at Help her cope with the pain for some suggestions.
My daughter suffers from very heavy periods that often last for 7 days or more. Is this normal ?
Don't worry, many girls have heavy periods. One thing to be aware of is that your daughter could become anaemic, so make sure she's getting plenty of iron in her diet. She could also take an iron supplement, just to be on the safe side. If you're really worried about your daughter's periods, talk to her GP or ask someone at your local family planning clinic for some advice.
What is PMS?
PMS stands for Premenstrual Syndrome. Most women and girls have at least some of the symptoms of PMS in the days leading up to the start of their period. These symptoms include bloating, tender breasts, a swollen stomach, back and lower abdominal pain, headaches, lack of concentration, mood swings, clumsiness and tiredness. Your daughter might also crave things like chocolate and crisps at this time of the month.
My daughter has just started her periods and they don't happen at the same time every month. Is this normal?
When a girl starts her periods they can be very unpredictable and it may take a year or two for them to settle down into a regular pattern. Remember also that the length of your daughter's menstrual cycle may not be exactly 28 days. For some girls it's as short as 20 days and for others it's as long as 42 days. Over time you should start to see a monthly pattern and then you can use the Period Predictor to work out the likely start date of her next period.
Is there a way of finding out when my daughter's next period is due?
If you know the length of your daughter's menstrual cycle and how many days her period usually lasts, you can work out the date her next period is likely to start. To save you counting the days on a calendar, use our Period Predictor to do the calculations for you.
My daughter gets a sharp pain one or two weeks before her period starts. What causes this?
The mid-cycle pain your daughter feels is probably caused by ovulation - the stage in her menstrual cycle when one of her ovaries releases an egg. However, there's an outside chance it could be a sign of a medical condition so you might want to get her GP to check everything's ok.
I get really bad period pain. Does that mean my daughter will too?
Not necessarily. A lot of daughters start their periods at a similar age as their mums but they don't always suffer from period pain in the same way.
I don't suffer from period pain. Why is my daughter affected so badly?
No one really knows why some women and girls suffer from period pain and others don't feel a thing. There are some possible biological reasons - you can read about these in What causes period pain. And for some suggestions of how you can help your daughter, go to How to cope with the pain.
Period Predictor
Use our Period Predictor to find out the likely start dates of your periods for the next 12 months
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