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well, i'm 15 years old and JUST started my period today I know not normal! most people start at like 12 or 13. But I bleed through today at school... and i'm superrr heavy and I heard with pads it's really easy to bleed through and tampons, I would wear them but i'm to scared to put one in, i've heard it hurts the first time you put one in.. WHAT DO I DO!?!
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It's really not all that abnormal. Yes, most girls start their periods at 12 or 13, but it's perfectly normal to not get yours until 16 or later. As for your heavy bleeding, you could always try getting larger pads. They come in various absorbencies--of course the lighter ones are more comfortable and feel less like wearing a diaper, but you may need to wear the heavy ones to avoid leaking through. Your first day or two is also usually the heaviest, so you may be able to go back to lighter pads afterward.
As far as tampons, despite what you've been told (including by people on here, I see...), tampons do NOT hurt as long as you're healthy, you use it right, and you have the right brand. (AKA don't get Tampax. Playtex Gentle Glide is awesome.) Yes, it'll probably feel a little uncomfortable your first few times because you're not used to having anything inside your vagina, but there should never be any pain. You get used to it quickly, and there's a lot of advantages to using them. Once it's in, if it's been inserted right (and you just have to follow the directions--it's not difficult), you can't even feel that it's there. So while you should probably stick to pads until you're a little more comfortable with your period, if you want to try tampons, don't be afraid--there's absolutely no reason to be. On the other hand, if you're comfortable with pads and would rather stick with them, there's nothing wrong with that, either. There's pros and cons to both.
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I'm 17 now and had my period sense i was 12 well this seems pretty odd, but when i'm worried that it's too heavy i wear two pads and even though there thin i wear them extra long. I have not used a tampon and it seems to have worked 5 years and so far. And no at age 15 doesn't seem like a really late time to start. I've heard of females getting them at 16, sometimes 18, which is even weirder. If you feel it's uncontrollably heavy consult a doctor, usually they will put you on the pill for more control.
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yeah i agree with sunshine, make sure you start off with pads and when you feel you're used to periods and arent afraid of them coming on, try using tampons. If you are worried about bleeding through, try using a thick night-time one and just change regularly, you will start to get used to it after a while. Dont worry about your age, some girls dont start until 16. Trust me. <3
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Start off with pads as long as you change the pad and don't leave it on for a while i think you'll
be good and won't have to deal with it bleeding through i use pads and that hasn't happened to me i first got my period at the age of 16 & i'm now 19 and yes tampons do hurt but use pads since they are easier and less painful(:
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