Naprogesic - Period Pain Symptoms
Whether you’re a single dad or you’re a busy mum, brushing up on your menstruation knowledge is important.
What age can I, as a parent, expect my daughter to begin puberty?
Menstruation begins around age 11 but can happen as early as age 8 or as late as age 16. The beginning of menstruation is formally referred to as "Menarche".
Your daughter may start her period earlier than others and this early onset shouldn’t be confused with the medical definition of precocious puberty (PP), premature onset of puberty. Girls entering puberty before turning eight years old are thought to have precocious puberty which is more likely to occur among girls who are obese. Other early starters might begin puberty earlier due to genetics.
Be sensitive if your daughter is affected by the premature onset of puberty. Rapid maturation will be a challenging time for her as it will stir attention and possibly cause social obstacles. Mums and Dads must remember that early signs of puberty, like breast buds, may not necessarily be followed by a period, each case is unique. Your daughter’s genetics and lifestyle may help determine the onset of puberty.
Menstruation in a nut shell
Menstruation is the monthly discharge of blood and tissue from the lining of the uterus. Periods are part of the "female reproductive cycle" and a typical menstrual cycle lasts 28 to 30 days, but can vary from 22 to 35 days.
How does menstruation begin?
Several months before the first period, fluid or discharge may be secreted by the vagina. This substance may be clear or white in color, and watery to thick in consistency. A few months later the first period might arrive and this is usually very mild; with only a few drops of blood.
The first year of menstruation is varied, as it takes a while for the body to establish a regular menstrual cycle. Your daughter may have a regularly occurring menstrual period, or she may miss a period. She may also have two periods in one month.
Menstruation: when to worry about your daughter
Medical attention should be considered if:
- Her periods are far heavier than usual or
- Last longer than eight days,
- If her menstruation differs from the usual pattern, or
- A period is skipped (once a regular pattern has been established)
Period pain
It is normal for your daughter to experience cramping and discomfort during her menstrual cycle. This pain is typically described as a deep, dull pain in the lower abdomen and or back. Your daughter’s pain may last up to 2-3 days and please remember symptoms can range in severity – some females aren’t affected by period pain and others suffer acute pain.
In general, the following types of females are more prone to suffer intense period pain then others:
- Someone who started her first period at an age younger than 11 years
- Someone who experiences menstrual periods to last 5 days or longer
- Someone who is overweight or obese
- Someone who smokes or drinks larger than usual amounts of alcohol
- Someone who hasn’t yet fallen pregnant
Naprogesic can help relieve the pain and is suitable for girls from the start of puberty. This product has been specifically formulated to help provide long lasting relief of period pain.
Using Naprogesic
What is the earliest age a person can take Naprogesic?
- Naprogesic can be taken from the onset of puberty
- The dosage instructions: Take two tablets with food as a starting dose, followed by one tablet every 6-8 hours - you should not exceed 5 tablets per day
- Take Naprogesic at the first sign of bleeding or the day before your period is due
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