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I'm only 13. Ive had my period for a year and a half now... Which leaves me with a lot of irregular periods. Some months it's short like 2 days... And others I miss a whole two months and have a major period! Which leaves me wondering, when is it going to stop!? I hate it because when I go to sleep, I don't use a tampon, because fear of toxic shock. Me and my mum are very low on money, so I use a shit load of toilet paper for when I go to bed. (If you use heaps... It's just like a pad!)And in the morning... Tampon. But today I realised a lot of clots on tampon AND in the toilet, after that it stopped! I don't know when it's going to end or if I should put in a tampon just in case... But because I'm at school most of the time I don't get the opportunity to check if it HAS come back to bite me in the butt....

ULTIMATE QUESTION.....:
When is it going to end and how will I know!?!? I need someone's help, and soon! Thank you guys!!!!!

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If I were you I'd head over to Planned Parenthood or your local health department. Irregular periods can be a sign of a reproductive disorder like PCOS. And you may qualify for free or low cost birth control to help regulate your periods.

I believe you can also get low cost or free feminine products there as well

Also, as for toxic shock does your family have a history of that? If not then I would suggest using a low flow tampon that you immediately remove after 8 hours of sleep. BUT if it seems too high risk for you, I'd recommend 2 large maxi pads at night and tampons during the day.

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You shouldn't get toxic shock overnight unless you sleep for a solid day straight. Or get some pads, probably cheaper than using that toilet paper. I would never suggest getting birth control to someone so young but if your periods are that bad ask your dr about them.

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Just give your body some time to adjust itself its doing alot right now but if your really concered maybe even a school nurse can give you some advice

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Oh bless your cotton socks🙅🏼 I had really irregular periods from when I first started till I started the pill last November. I started when I was 13😔 at first I didn't think much of not having one every month because hey I thought I was lucky let's face it no one wants there period. However I had similar problems to having a heavy and unpredictable period, I didn't want to use tampons as tampons can be painful for those that are still virgin.

After a couple years I went to my GP and he reffered me to gyne just to check that everything is okay, all was good and just to make me have regular periods they put me on the pill, my periods became lighter and  now I can put it down to the day that I will have my period. Not to mention that when I became sexually active I already had the pill as a second method of contraception, the condom being my first.

If your period is affecting you this much give a few more months and then discuss with your mother visiting your GP and then you can decide your options, it will depend on how long you have had your period though X

Good luck and best wishes Demi x

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I got my period at 13 to and it can take up to a few years to get a regular period! And don't worry if you miss periods is totally normal for your age and how long you've had your period. And clots in the blood is also completely normal everyone has them. And if you don't want to use toilet paper I recommend panty liners or a thin pad. Just know everything your going through is completely normal and everyone has been through it! But if you truly worried ask you Doctor! It's never a bad idea to seek help

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I'm only 15 and I started when I was 13. Mine are really irregular, I went 11 months period free once! But my first one after that was a killer. Try talking to your doctor, or school nurse, as you can get free period pads off them sometimes to help you overnight. Hope this helps x

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Don't stress yourself out about this, for the first two- three years most periods can be irregular and it will be different every time you get it.

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I had irregular and horrible periods until I got on the pill, it regulated me and my flow and cramps weren't nearly as bad!! You don't have to be sexually active to go on birth control pills, they are free at some health departments without parents consent, but your mom may be cool with it,, You have options!

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Well I got my first period at 8 1/2 and it started becoming more regular when I was about 11-12 years old, now I'm 16 and I can plan exactly what day it starts and usually what day it finishes.., it really just depends on your body. 
If you are in desperate need go see your GP

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No clue when things will get more regular, but look into a diva cup. No toxic shock, no worries about checking a pad during the day. Hope that helps some.

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