How long does your period last?

Question

I had my first period today, and i need to know how long it will last. I'm really not sure. i live with my dad, because my mom is on business in New Zealand for two months, and doesnt answer her cell phone. help! I need someone to be like a mom to me, while i can't contact mine.

Answer 1

you might not get it again for quite a while but if you do at first it usually lasts abot 2-3 days

Answer 2

Mine always last four days. It sucks, it's dreaded, it's a pain in the butt. Welcome to womanhood my dear.

Answer 3

since it's your first period, it probably won't last too long. mine only lasted 2-3 days.

once you start getting them regularly, though, it will probably last 3-7 days. mine lasts 5.

Answer 4

ok its fine don't panic keep carm!!

they change sometimes mine can last 3 days up o over a week. All you need is a pad don't try tampons on your first few.

Do you no how to use a pad??

well i will say anyway just unwrap it you will see with is the front and stick into your pants. Wear old comphy pants incase you leek if this happens just get them in the sink in cold water.

change it when it is full.

You will need a larger pad for night time. Try and get alot of sleep.

If you can see teh school nurse!

hope i helped

x

Answer 5

really depends some of mine last 3 days but others last about a week or so! :/

:)

welcome to the club! :)

Answer 6

If your period is regular then it should last for around 5 days every 28 days, but carry a pad around with you just incase of emergency. Try not to worry about them, every woman has to go through it and eventually you will find someone you trust to talk about it to. Good Luck x

Answer 7

Well it avereages about 7 days, but sometimes can be longer or shorter

mine usually lasts 4 days, but since its your first it will probably last 6-7 days

Answer 8

In most healthy girls, between 4 to 7 days, about every 3.5 to 4 weeks. Personal experience? 3 to 14 (ick!) days every 2 to 5 weeks, till I got sick of it and went on the pill and now it's all good.

Answer 9

Cant be your mom. But i can be ur sistah:)

lol.

okay well. it could last anywhere from 2-7 days! or more:(

but seeing as how its ur first it may not last as long,

and it'll be different every time, because your going to be irregular for a few more years. So chica, try to keep a calender from now, to 28 days. and wear a pad or whatever a few days before to avoid embaressment! Dont worry about it.

every girl has it. :( lol

Answer 10

It's different for everyone.  Since you just started..it will probably be irregular for a year or 2 as well.  It can be 3 days or 7 days.  Do you have a friend you can call?

Answer 11

they can last from 3-7 days :(

Answer 12

2-3 days,it doesn't last too long

Answer 13

1-7 i never know

Answer 14

It varies from person to person. When you first start out (I started at 13 as well) it usually isn't like clockwork. It could be anywhere from 3-6 days. Now, at 26, it is 5 days every time. You haven't complained of cramps so far, in which case you're blessed. If you do get cramps, the best remedy is a hot bath, a heating pad, or, if you're active, you can go to the drugstore and buy some heat patches you just put on your abdomen to alleviate the discomfort.

Answer 15

my first it was like 2-3 it depends how althetic you are too mine now lasts between 3-5 days. hope that helped! feel free to email me if you have any other questions or just ask here

Answer 16

mine a week or a week and a half. i hate them

Answer 17

Mine always lasts 7 days.

I only really bleed for 4 days (it's red and i bleed a lot)

then the last 3 days harldy anything comes out and it's brown and sticky. (sorry for the TMI)

Answer 18

if you have any sisters/aunts/cousins or anything, you could ask them for motherly advice.

mine lasted 8 days, untill i got on birth control. now they are seven days, but not nearly as painful.

you may or may not have cramps, it just depends on who you are.

try not to let your period get you down. if you must, there are pain releivers you can take.

you will have to tell your dad though, to make sure you have pads/tampons availible. it will be awkward but it needs to be done. it only takes a minute and after that, you can both forget you had to tell him. since its your first period, try using only pads untill you know how your flow is before switching to tampons. that's something you really might need your mother for.

Answer 19

Usually 4-7. I mean is kind of rare or anything below that amount.  Just try to go to a girl's website that can maybe help you figure it out. Or ask an aunt or a friend or anyone you know who's gone through this.

Answer 20

My first was like 5 days and the ones I have now are about 5 days.