For every parent, seeing their children's growth and development is a joy and happiness, but sometimes the moment when your daughter experiences menstruation for the first time. It can also make the parents panic.
Menstruation is a hormonal process where a woman has entered hormonally productive periods.
This time, Fitie will provide some information and tips that parents should do, when their daughter enters the menstrual period for the first time.
At what age is normal for girls to have their first menstruation?
It is normal for girls to have their first menstrual period between 11-13 years. But it doesn't mean that girls who are menstruating below or above that age are not normal, mom.
Usually, according to their respective hormones, some girls experience menstruation below or above that time, as long as they are not too far apart, it is still normal.
In addition to hormones, behavioral patterns and the environment can also affect when the girls experience their first menstruation.
What do girls usually experience when they get their first period?
Usually, in the early days of children experiencing menstruation for the first time, most children will experience irregular menstrual cycles for the first 6 months due to imbalanced kidneys and ovaries. Usually, after that, the menstrual cycle in children will improve gradually. If it has been too long for your daughter to have an irregular menstrual cycle, it is recommended to consult a doctor or midwife.
What Should Parents Do?
All parents must pay attention and care about the condition of the child when she experiences her first menstrual period. Do not let your child feel alone, and think that she doesn’t have anyone to share her story with, or to ask her questions in the early days of the menstrual period.
Fulfill all nutritional intake needs for your children so they always get the nutrients and vitamins that they need during the growth period at the beginning of the menstrual period.
As parents, we should not be ashamed to consult a doctor if a child experiences abnormal menstrual conditions.
So don't panic, mom, when your daughter experiences her first menstruation. Consult the doctor if the situation experienced by your daughter is different from the first time we have a menstrual period, so we know how to handle it.