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my period
ok so first of all is it strange that after 2 days of my period it skiped a day and then the next day it started back up and second if you have dont have your period do you still have to change your pad or can you just keep it on until you do have your period
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it's ok for your period to skip a day you don't need to where a pad till it comes on again just use a panny liner
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To start, yes, that is normal, especially in the first three years of starting your period. During these years, your period can be very irregular in the time in which it arrives, its duration, the heaviness, the cramps-- everything. So don't worry if something is messed up every once in a while. Just make sure to tell your doctor at your next physical, because tracking your period is important, especially before you start seeing a gyno.
Second-- If you do not have your period, there is no reason to wear a pad or tampon. Actually, wearing a tampon while you are not menstruating is actually dangerous-- TSS, Toxic Shock Syndrome, is a something that occurs when you have a tampon in for an excessive period of time. If you have a tampon in all of the time, that makes you more suseptible to the illness. So that is a huge NO! for tampons all the time. However, pads are okay to keep in 24/7, but there's really no need to. A few girls and women keep a pantyliner in their undies most of the time to prevent discharge (goey, white stuff that comes out "down there," usually most often before, during, and after your period.) If you do not have excessive discharge, however, there is no need for that.
I'm guessing you're new to the whole period thing? Just keep a pad with you in your purse, backpack, etc. until Aunt Flo makes the visit. There's no need to put a pad on before the blood comes out, even if you know its coming soon. If you're really nervous, keep one in your pocket. Make sure to change your pad at least every 4-6 hours if its a heavy flow, but keep it in for no more than 12 hours at an extremely light flow. Rule of thumb: if blood is covering the part of the pad that you can see, and slightly drenching into the interior part, change it. After there's absolutely no more reddish-brown stuff coming out of you, there's no more need for a pad for another 28-31 days. Whoo! :]
Everything will be fine, hon, just relax. If you have any more questions, you really should ask your mom, or an older sister, aunt, cousin, etc.
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Okay, so for the answer to your question on feedback: You should DEFINITELY tell your mom. There's nothing embarrassing about it-- its part of growing up. I mean, she's going to figure it out sooner or later. When you're 18, she'll be worried about your cycle, and you'll already have had it for years! Next time when you and your mom are fairly alone in the house (no boys!) and she's not stressed, just bring it up nonchalantly: "Hey mom, could you pick me up a pack of pads at Wal-Mart? I have my period." No need to tell her when you got your period or for how long, unless she asks. Also, don't feel ashamed abotu knowing what sex is. They teach it in school, and shame on your mother for not telling you about it sooner or even informing you about simple things about your period. I remember my doctor telling my mom to talk to me about it at age six! Anyway, don't be embarrassed or ashamed, all girls get it.
I hope everything goes well. If you need anymore help, feel free to ask me a question on my advice column. :)
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not strange at all
mine always skips on the third day
and its good if you keep changes the pad because otherwise it will smell bad :P
dont worry, youre fine
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