Period??

Question:

i got my period for one day in march, and haven't gotten it since. all my friends have, but not me. i am scared i will get it in the pool cause i swim 4 times a week on a swim team. i weigh about 85lbs. and am 13 if that has anything to do with it. i am not anorexic or bulemic. :D

Answers:
your period will be realllly irregular for the first year or two. yuck. your first period will usually be rly light and prolly wont last long at all. your second may be a little heavier. unless your period is heavy, cold water will stunt your period! so unless you want to play it safe and dont go swimming for the next two years, im pretty sure ull be fine. if u do get ur period while ur swimming (which would be rare) the chlorine will keep ur bathing suit clean (it worked for me a few times lol) if u do get ur period before a match or something, u might be able to use a tampon. it depends. but thats a whole different story. questions?? check out www.beinggirl.com. its a great site! i hope i helped. ps. relax! your thirteen, dont sweat goofy stuff like that. you have most of your life to worry about that! ♥

Have you been to the doctor to be checked, the doctor would be able to better answer your questions than any of us will be as we don't know your history.

Was that 1 day in March, your first period?? If so, it is quite normal to be irregular when you first start your menses. It could also have to do with the amount of exercise you get and/or your size, 85 lbs may not be much, depending on height.

I would have your parent make you an appointment with your doctor, to calm your fears as well as to see if there is a medical reason for your lack of menses.

Good luck!! : )

you should probably skip the swimming or use a tampon

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