The First Period is called Menarche. It is an important milestone that indicates the onset of your fertility. Most of the females get their first periods between the ages of 11 yrs. and 14 yrs. Our Best Gynaecologist in Siliguri tells about the changes that are visible before the beginning of a first period, including:

• Pubic Hair: The pubic hair starts to grow on the parts of underarms, between legs, and face. 
• Changes in Breasts: Every female observes the changes in their breasts, such as swelling of the dark area around their nipples, a small lump of breast tissue (Breast Bud).
• Vaginal Discharge: Before a girl experiences her first period (about 6 months to 1 month prior), she can have a white or cream mucus discharge with a thin and slightly sticky or thick texture.
• Cramps: Abdominal Cramps a girl may experience about 1 to 2 weeks prior to her first menstrual cycle.
• Bloated Stomach: A girl or a female can have bloating before her first period because of the changes in levels of her sex hormones (Progesterone & Estrogen).
• Constipation/Diarrhoea: Most of the girls undergo the experience of constipation or diarrhoea prior to her first menstrual cycle.

Is it common to experience a Light Period? What does our Best Gynaecologist in Siliguri say about this?

A Light Period is also known as Hypomenorrhoea that is generally considered normal. Dr. Kajal Kumari as the Best Gynaecologist in Siliguri is saying about this subject matter that a Light Period is typically normal when a girl experiences the exposure of her first period because of stress, changes in weight, hormonal changes etc.

• Symptoms of a Light Period:
• A light period is shorter in duration than usual.
• The first 1-2 days of your period do not show the usual heavy flow, but a steady & light flow follows.
• Bleeding that takes after spotting over a couple more days instead of a regular flow.
• During a light period, you do not have to face any menstrual cramps or discomforts.
• Causes of a Light Period:
• If your ovaries do not work normally.
• If your age is more than 40 yrs.
• If you are underweight, your ovaries are not able to produce an egg.
• If you are going through any medical conditions, that condition may affect your hormones and menstrual cycle as well etc.