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What is Menstruation
Menstruation is the natural bodily process of releasing blood and associated matter from the uterus through the vagina as part of the menstrual cycle.
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Puberty is a key process of human development into adulthood, involving the most rapid physical growth the human undergoes except for pre-natal and neonatal growth. Hormonal changes lead girls to experience their first menstruation. The physical growth of puberty is accompanied by new and complex emotions, including sexual desire and gender identity. An important dimension of puberty is that young adolescent girls are able to integrate bodily change into their self-identity.
For Girls, Puberty means the onset of menstruation. In many contexts menstruation is considered a private issue, making if difficult to speak about it in public, For instance in a classroom. Many girls are not properly prepared; Numerous studies show that a very high number of girls start menstruating without having any idea what is happening to them or why.

Ok, so it might be uncharted territory for you, navigating hormones, mood swings, irritability, and body changes. It may be a while since you experienced all of this and the world has changed since then but together we've got this! Here us all the information you need to navigate your Daughter's first Period and Puberty.
â—‹Reassure your Daughter that puberty and periods are normal
While some girls see "teen" changes as an exciting phase in growing up, many wonder if what they're experiencing is normal, especially if they're the first or last in their class to spot the signs of puberty. Our first tip is to reassure and remind your Daughter that she is one of a kind and will experience the signs of her first Period and other changes at different times from her friends.
Puberty for mist girls begins around 11 or 12 but can start as early as 8 or as late as 18. The first signs might be breast development, and hair growing under the arms and between the legs, but it might still be a couple of years until her _first Period_ arrives. Because your Daughter is unique, it's impossible to predict when she'll start seeing signs of puberty so use this time to prepare. Make sure your questions are answered so you can provide information, guidance and the reassurance she needs when she's ready to talk about her period.
Signs your Daughter might start her first Period.
These are the most common signs that your Daughter is hitting puberty and may have her first Period soon
♡ Breast development
The most common first sign of change, breast can start developing two years before her first Period. She may start to feel self-conscious and be wondering when and if she needs to wear a bra but might be too embarrassed to ask. Why not try giving some guidance and offering to take her shopping for her first bra fitting? Don't be disappointed or surprised if she declines though, she might need more time so try again in a few months.
♡Discharge in underwear
This is something lots of teens ask about, so we know it's a common concern. Discharge is one of the clearest signs that a period us about to start. It's completely normal for discharge to vary in colour throughout the month from clear to creamy yellow.
Just be there for her and explain that it's normal. After all she needs your support. Remember, Reassurance is important
♡ Changes in body shape and size
Weight and the worry about weight gain can be part and parcel of puberty. Hips may become wider and the tummy a little rounder, but it's important your Daughter knows these changes are a sign that she's normal and healthy so should be celebrated.
Puberty is such a busy time for the body, it us vital your teen eats a healthy diet. Perhaps consider increasing mealtime portions, if she feels the need to snack a lot between meals.
♡ Public and underarm hair
It's only natural that sprouting body hair might make your Daughter self-conscious. She might want to remove it ASAP. we hear from girls as young as 10 wanting to know how to remove hair from their legs, underarms and pubic area! So, if you find your Daughter is one of them, the decision about whether she removes any hair must be yours. If you say no, perhaps suggest discussing it again in six months time, rather than closing the door on the subject altogether.
♡Noticeable mood swings
Can you remember your pubescent years? Happy one minute, angry, frustrated and tearful the next! The teenage years can be a rollercoaster of emotions, and while it's a strain on her, both physically and mentally, it can be hard on the close by too.
But it's good to talk, so why not wait until things gave calmed and then let her know you understand what she's going through and offer to listen when she wants to talk?
♡ Stomach, lower back and groin cramps
One of the most common signs of puberty is experiencing cramps in the stomach, lower back and groin.
Stomach cramps, also known as menstrual cramps are caused by the uterus contracting to shed it's lining. These cramps can range from mild to severe and may be accompanied by bloating, nausea or diarrhoea. It's important to talk to your Daughter about ways to manage menstrual cramps, such as taking pain relievers, using a heating pad, or practising relaxation techniques.

â—‹ Your Breasts Grow
Breast development can take anything from three to 10 years to complete so don't be surprised if your boobs continue to grow, becoming rounder and fuller in shape, right into your late teens or early twenties.
Once your period arrives, your ovaries will start to produce the hormone, progesterone. Progesterone sends a impluse to the brain that triggers the memory glands( milk glands) in your breast to develop. You may not see any change to your breasts whilst this is happening but it's pretty important for breast development.
You may also be starting to see a change to the nipple and areola as these are often the last parts of your breast to develop.
â—‹ You Get Taller
Your body continues to lengthen into your late teens. You generally reach your final height by the age of 20.
â—‹ Your Reproductive System Develops
Puberty is a time of dramatic change in size, shape and function of all the reproductive organs. Wondering about the abdominal pain? The sometimes barely-there tummy ache that continues between your periods? _That's your reproductive organs continuing to mature._ Here's what that means:
•The vagina grows in length to reach an average adult length of approximately 9cm to 12cm. Remember, your vagina is the muscular passage that leads to your cervix.• Your uterus grows rapidly and it's length can increase from 3.5 cm to 7.5 cm long.•During the initial years of puberty, your hymen will start to stretch naturally. Up ur hymen is a small piece of skin that surrounds or partially covers your vaginal opening. As you enter the later teen years, the hymen can change in texture and become thicker, sometimes with folds of skin being noticed. • Your vulva is the external part of your reproductive system and the part you can see. Both during and after your period has arrived, you will notice a change to the shape and colour of your vuvla with some girls feeling that their labia have 'dropped'. The size and shape of the labia vary greatly between different bodies.
â—‹ You Get Smarter ( And Sleepier Too)
Your brain is pretty busy during your adolescent years too, responding to the increase in both sex and growth hormones. And ( yawn), it's not uncommon for these hormones to change your sleeping patterns. You may find you're not at all tired at bedtime but then overtired in the morning. Don't be alarmed if you struggle to get up or feel motivated: this is a perfectly normal experience during adolescent and you're not just a 'lazy-teenager'! On the plus side, here are some of the things your brain will become much better at in your teenage years:
•memory •problem solving •increased vocabulary •improved grammatical skills
And what does that mean for you? You may start to see a more mature approach to the way you solve problems. You might also find that you use new or advanced words to articulate how you're feeling or to explain an idea, either verbally or in your writing. Hello, new-and-improved you.
â—‹ Your Emotions Can be Up and Down
Sigh. The journey from childhood to adulthood can start and end between the ages of 12-25, which is why you may fund the emotional roller coaster of your teens continuing into you twenties. If you find that your moods or emotions are out of control and getting to the point where they disrupt your everyday life, chat to your parent or carer about possibly seeking professional help, to develop some healthier coping mechanisms for better emotional wellbeing
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