What should a girl do when she has her first menstrual period?

A woman’s first menstruation is generally called menarche. Many women do not understand menarche and do not know what to do or what is going on when they have their first menstruation. The accompanying symptoms such as dysmenorrhea, dizziness, and back pain make women feel uncomfortable. So what should a girl do when she has her first menstruation? Let’s take a look at the editor’s analysis.

When girls reach a certain age, they will have uterine bleeding every month, which is called menstruation. The first menstruation is called menarche, which mostly occurs at the age of 13 to 14. In recent years, the age of menarche has tended to be earlier, and some girls start menstruating at the age of 9 to 10. After menarche, menstruation occurs at regular intervals, which is called a "menstrual cycle". The interval between one menstrual period and the next is generally 28 to 30 days. But the length of time varies from person to person, and 20 to 40 days is normal. Each menstrual period lasts for about 4 to 5 days.

Since the ovarian function has not yet fully matured during adolescence, menstruation may be irregular for a period of time after menarche, and regular menstruation will only occur after half a year to a year. The menstrual volume is 50 to 60 ml, with a minimum of 20 ml and a maximum of up to 100 ml. If your menstrual flow is too heavy, you should go to the hospital for treatment.

During the menstrual period, some girls experience back pain, abdominal distension, and even stomach pain. They also have symptoms such as fatigue, drowsiness, and irritability. This is normal. However, due to the reduced resistance during menstruation, the shedding of the endometrium, wounds in the uterus, and the dilution of acidic secretions in the vagina by menstrual blood, infection can easily occur. Therefore, you must pay attention to hygiene during menstruation.

When a girl has her first menstruation, she must pay attention to hygiene, use branded sanitary napkins, and change them frequently to keep them clean. The amount of menstruation is usually not very large for the first time. If the amount is relatively large, it should be taken seriously and, if necessary, you should go to the hospital for examination.