How do i no if i have started my period?


Question:
im a 12yrs old turning 13...ive been gettn brownish stuff on my underwear for a while...nd im not sure if its my period or not...nd since its been for a while i was thinking if it was my period then y wasn't it red? how come i haven't seen any red? it almost looks as if my underwear is dirty nd NO its not Poo stains i would no...it looks like its coming from my vagina nd no where else...now i've been getting a few cramps here and there but my mom said they're probably gas pains...have i started? is there something wrong with me? how will i no if ive started? Please help me out!

Answers:
Welcome to Womanhood! Yes that is your period!! You and your mom shoudl be very excited to hear the news. I would start wearing pads so it doesn't ruin your underwear. Then after a month or 2 you can start wearing tampons if you feel comfortable with them. Also be sure to READ the directions on the tampons because you can get TSS. Tonic Shock Syndrome. That means that you left your tampon in you for over 8 hours. So if you do start wearing tampons read the directions! Also it would be better to ask your mom about this cause she has experiance. Welcome!
No you have not started. What you are experiencing is pretty normal. You know how when you have sex, down there produces its own liquidy type thing to help it all feel comfy? Well its probably a bit of that going on. Totally normal!

You will know when you have started. There will be blood. And a fair bit of it. Not just a few specks. Dont get scared though. Its easily managed
I'm pretty sure you havent started your period.That's probably just pre-menstrual symptoms and probably means you're going to start your period soon.So don't freak out. :]
dont worry, my first one was like that as well. The next one will be much heavier, so be prepared with pads and tampons.
The brownish stuff is called 'spotting', dear, and is pretty common. You might get stronger actual bleeding in a few days, or not for another couple of months. Be sure to mark it on your calendar!! So you know when to expect in next time.
Good luck!
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