A first period signals that a girl is growing up. Learn more.

• 5 Things to Know About Periods
• All About Periods
• Can I Practice Using a Tampon if I Don't Have My Period Yet?
• Can Using Tampons Be Painful?
• Getting Your Period at School
• How Do I Tell My Parents I Got My Period?
• How Do I Tell My Parents I Need to Get Some Pads in Case My Period Starts?
• Is it OK to Go Swimming When You Have Your Period?
• Is it OK to Wear the Same Pad All Night?
• Pads and Tampons
• Period Cramps
• Should I Use Scented or Unscented Pads and Tampons?
• Video: Am I Normal? (Girls and Puberty)
• What Are Pantiliners?
• What if Everything Goes Wrong When You Get Your First Period?
• What if I Feel Embarrassed When I Have My Period at School?
• What if I Forget to Change My Tampon?
• What if I Never Get My Period?
• When Will I Get My Period?

Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

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