Talking To Your Teen About Her Period
If you have a teen girl living in your home, you know the joys and struggles associated with this. It can feel like you’re living on a roller coaster of highs and lows every moment of the day. Hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone cause these very normal mood swings. Adolescence is a transitional stage of physical and psychological development that begins at the onset of puberty. This stage typically happens between the ages of 11 and 13 and ends when they become an adult.
With the onset of puberty, increased hormones, and emotional ups and down, it can be challenging to navigate a monthly period as well. Teens face a lot these days and they need an advocate that lets them know everything is going to be ok. As a mom, you can help your teen daughter navigate her period in a way that makes her feel empowered and unafraid.
Helping Your Teen Daughter
- Empower – The best thing you can do for your daughter when she gets her period is to keep communication a priority. It’s crucial that you prepare her for what is about to happen before she even gets it as well. Let her know it’s natural and celebrate that she’s taking the next step in becoming a young woman. Avoid negative comments that can make her feel ashamed or afraid.
- Equip – Equip your daughter with the personal products she will need. Share products that work for you and let her explore other options as well. Finding the right “fit” might take a little time and patience.
- Enlist – Call Marietta OB-GYN Affiliates, P.A. to enlist our physicians and staff to provide you with the gynecology services needed to support your daughter as she begins to transition through adolescence into womanhood.
