Menstruation Questions

Yes. Changes in your body's hormone levels before your period can cause physical and emotional changes. And this is known as PMS (premenstrual syndrome). PMS includes the following symptoms ・feeling bloated ・breast tenderness ・mood swings ・feeling irritable ・spotty skin ・low sex drive (loss of libido) During menstruation, symptoms such as menstrual cramps, swelling, and anemia may be observed. If menstruation is heavy, symptoms that interfere with daily life may be observed. Symptoms vary from person to person and do not necessarily indicate a serious illness. However, it is a good idea to consult a physician if you have any concerns.

Menarche is a rather late event in puberty and usually occurs 6 months after PHV is achieved. The age that menarche occurs varies and is dependent on the interaction between genetic and environmental factors. US study performed using data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, demonstrated that the mean age at onset of menarche was 12.1 years for black girls; 12.2 for Mexican American girls; and 12.7 for white girls. Age at menarche in Asian is similar to Mediterranean girls; mean menarcheal age in Hong Kong and Japan is 12.38 and 12.2 years, respectively, and in Greece or Spain 12.27 and 12.34, respectively.

If you’ve started your period, you can use the cup and tampon. It's important to choose the right menstrual products for you. Menstrual cups for children are smaller, softer in hardness, and easier to insert. Beginners using tampons should use thin and light ones. After assessing the amount of menstrual blood volume, you may want to move to more absorbent tampons if needed.