thelaura answered Thursday February 28 2008, 9:36 am: It's impossible to say. You may be started your period, or you could be experiencing some form of tummy bug/other illness.
People have different symptoms with periods. You will get to know yours after experiencing them a few times.
For now, I'd suggest wearing pads just incase you happen to start.
Here are the most common symptoms:
* acne
* breast swelling and tenderness
* feeling tired
* having trouble sleeping
* upset stomach, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea
* headache or backache
* appetite changes or food cravings
* joint or muscle pain
* trouble concentrating or remembering
* tension, irritability, mood swings, or crying spells
* anxiety or depression [ thelaura's advice column | Ask thelaura A Question ]
ciao77 answered Thursday February 28 2008, 2:28 am: This may or may not have anything to do with it. The symptoms you mentioned could be caused by any number of things, especially stress and diet.
There is no way to tell exactly when you will first start your period, but once you have had it for a while, you can tell. I, for instance, have cramps a couple of days beforehand. But when you first start out and aren't on a regular cycle (which takes time), symptoms vary. Generally, before having your first period, there is a whitish vaginal discharge- this is a sign that you will soon start, but isn't a surefire way of knowing exactly when- there is no real way. You just have to wait and see (which I know may be stressful and annoying). If you are having discharge, try using a pantiliner to absorb it. If you keep using them, one day when you really need it (as in, first period), it'll be there for protection. [ ciao77's advice column | Ask ciao77 A Question ]
JaLye answered Thursday February 28 2008, 2:11 am: you can't actually know when your first period is going to start. you might just be parinoid and a period just happens the first time without any warning signs. later on, however, it does change and you'll know when your body is menstrating. if you're bleeding, the cramps don't happen in the gut. it's below your stomach. [ JaLye's advice column | Ask JaLye A Question ]
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