Girls approaching adolescence may experience clear or white vaginal discharge before their first period, which may be light. The first year of menstruation is usually irregular, but periods falling within 22 to 35 days are considered normal. Common menstrual symptoms in girls include cramps, swelling, tender breasts, mood swings, and food cravings.
Many girls approaching adolescence wonder when they will get their first period. Sure, some get it before they’re even considered a preteen, but whatever the case, there are some characteristics of menstruation at this age that differ from those experienced by older women. For example, menstruation in girls is usually preceded by clear or white vaginal discharge that can occur for months before bleeding begins, followed by only a small amount of blood during the first period. After that, your period is usually quite irregular, as it can come early, late, or not at all from month to month. Of course, typical PMS symptoms are usually present in girls, such as bloating, mood swings and cramps.
About six months before their first period, many girls may notice clear or white vaginal discharge that they didn’t have before. It can be thick or watery and can vary in amount, but is generally considered normal for menstruation in girls. Once a girl notices this sudden symptom, she can be fairly certain that she will be getting her first period within a few months, although she can expect it to be quite light. In fact, it might just be a few drops of blood, though of course it’s also possible for some girls to get a regular flow right away. As long as the flow isn’t heavy enough to soak two tampons every hour or two, it’s typically considered normal.
Of course, the first year of menstruation is usually irregular. In fact, some girls may only have periods every other month or may bleed twice in the same month. While the average menstrual cycle usually lasts 28 to 30 days, the normal range is 22 to 35 days, so girls shouldn’t be alarmed if their irregular periods still fall into this range. On the other hand, it is usually advisable to see a doctor if there is bleeding between periods or if it has been more than three months since the last one.
Most menstrual symptoms in girls are similar to those experienced by adult women. For example, cramps are one of the most common ailments and can usually be treated with over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen. Swelling and tender breasts are also common problems associated with menstruation in girls, although these complaints are often more difficult to treat than cramping. Of course, in most girls who start menstruating, mood swings and food cravings, especially for sweets, can also be expected. Such symptoms usually continue into adulthood, even after your period becomes more regular.
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