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writes:What is going on with me? I'm 13 and I've had my period since I was 10 years old. Last night I started for this month and I was getting ready for bed at about 1 am, I love staying up late on weekends and I couldn't fall asleep. I got the worst cramps I have ever gotten in my life and I couldn't fall asleep until 4:30am about 30 mintues after I took an advil. Why did this happen if my cramps were never unbearable, actually they are usually unnoticable. I am a virgin so it's not like I could be pregnant so why did this happen and will this continue to happen to me?
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reader, georgiexx  +, writes (26 March 2009):
 sometimes your period can be heavier, especially at your age when your body is meturing fully. it could be that this is a one off or it could be that you have no reached the amount of fluid you will be loosing each month. the amount of fluid tends to vary, it may be like me that you have one really heavy period and the rest that are normal each year. if it gets unbearable you can go to see your doctor who may be able to suggest a means of lightening it such as putting you on the pill. stay nice and relaxed, get enough sleep, drink enough fluid and if all else fails reach for the chocolate xx
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reader, birdynumnums  +, writes (23 March 2009):
 You have received very good support from the anon writer.
What you are going to experience throughout your life is that your periods are going to be in a constant state of flux; depending on your age - your cycle - whether or not you have given birth - or are expecting; in the future - and finally, peri-menopause and menopause.
So, even if you have been led to believe that everyone has a normal cycle and period, trust me, this is not the case.
Even if you have been told that you are going to have your period every 28 days, this is always going to vary from month to month, and from year to year. It's up to you to monitor and log all your cycle information and keep track of things. Use your calendar and monitor ALL of your body information.
I used MP for my period, SP for spotting, and OV for ovulation (which you will come to know as a slight cramping and later on spotting, later in life). Figure out what works for you.
WHY? Because by keeping track of your cycle, you can give this information for any kind of diagnosis that you might ask for in the future from a OB/GYN (Obstetrician/Gynecologist). This kind of information is necessary is you want to get pregnant and are experiencing a problem, if you aren't sure if you are pregnant, if you want to know when a your baby's birthdate or if you might be having any other problems. And please don't be concerned if anyone thinks that you aren't a virgin or that any of this information is meant otherwise. It's just to help you keep track of your cycles.
If you should doubt that the strength of your cramps are normal, please talk with your Mom and ask to see a Gynecologist. Obviously, we are just writers and not Doctors, so You are in charge of taking care of your own health.
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reader, anonymous, writes (23 March 2009): Well, the bad news is that at your age it appears that you are experiencing a more fuller period than those previous.
The good news is that there is a wealth of information of both how to cope with period pain and any possible reasons why the pain may be more than it ought to be.
Use all the resources available to you to address this issue from both angles (coping and experimenting with possible sources of improvement).
It is an ongoing part of life to learn and grow and I hope in time you will find out what suits you.
Talk to other women and gain from there experience.
If you can, do a little research on the internet.
Diet can have an effect on periods and iron in particular is key to the production of blood so, in time; examine whether you're getting enough. I imagine that insufficient iron (which affects about 1 in 5 women) could make the blood less willing to come away from the womb lining and cause pain so that is something to consider...
Good luck, and be sure to tell an adult all your thoughts and findings.
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