When does a girl's second menstrual period come after menarche?

The first menstrual period marks the beginning of puberty. During puberty, due to major changes in the endocrine and reproductive organs, some girls may show signs of sensitivity, suspicion, depression, etc. Therefore, parents and doctors should give education and guidance on puberty physiology and mental health. So how long does it take for a girl to have her second menstrual period after her first menstrual period?

How long does it take for a girl to have her second menstrual period after her first menstrual period?

Most women have their first menstruation between the ages of 12 and 15, with an average of 14. The timing of the first menstrual period is affected by climatic conditions and physical condition. In colder regions, the age of first menstruation can be delayed to 15-17 years old; while girls who grow up in warmer regions can have their first period at the age of 11-12.

During puberty, the ovarian function is not stable and the menstrual cycle seems irregular. After the first menstruation, it is usually several months, half a year or even longer before the next menstruation comes. After that, the menstruation will gradually come every 28-30 days. In a regular menstrual cycle, the interval between two menstruations is generally not less than 20 days or more than 45 days, and each person has their own certain regularity within this range. Normal menstruation lasts 2-7 days, most of which are 3-5 days. The amount of bleeding is generally around 50ml, but can be as little as 20ml or as much as 100ml. Menstrual blood is dark red, of which 1/3 to 1/2 is blood, and the rest is mucus and fallen uterine wall and vaginal epithelial cells. Because menstruation contains more tissue activators of free fatty acid dissolving system, it is not easy to maintain coagulation state.

How to take care of the body after menarche for girls

First, pay attention to daily cleaning. During menstruation, keep the vulva clean and wash the private parts with clean warm water every day. Clean from the back to the front to avoid transferring waste or germs around the anus to the vulva. Don't take a bath in the tub or swim. Sanitary napkins should be washed frequently, because accumulated menstrual blood can irritate the skin of the private parts and cause inflammation and infection. When going out during menstruation, it is important to bring sanitary napkins with you as a precaution.

Second, pay attention to arrange your time properly before and after your menstrual period, don’t be too tired, and don’t exercise excessively. Don't stay up late and maintain a regular schedule. If you have physical education classes or exercise during menstruation, it is best to ask the teacher for leave and do not engage in too many intense competitive sports activities.

Third, eat in moderation and pay attention to self-discipline in diet during menstruation. During the menstrual period, due to the irregular menstruation, more nutrition is needed; the diet should be light and soft in taste to be easy to digest and absorb. Because cold causes blood to coagulate, it is easy to cause menstrual pain, scanty menstruation or sudden cessation of menstruation. Avoid eating too much spicy food, dry and spicy food, or cold food. Drink more water and eat more fruits and vegetables to maintain smooth bowel movements. During menstruation, you don't need to drink strong tea or freshly ground coffee, and eat less chocolate.