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[hezaaiscool.livejournal.com]

Stupid period.

Hey, I'm new. My name is Heather and I'm 15.

I've been working out almost every freaking day for the last week and a half and I don't even look like I'm losing weight. In fact...I've been extremly bloated as of late. I hate being liek this ::sigh:: And I feel sick. I hafta go to the bathroom every half hour and my tummy hurts. And allt eh happy things happening right now...I'm feeling (even more) disagreeable than usual.

Enough ranting. I'm sure you all know how it feels. But I do have a random question, so this post isn't completly pointless.

You see...I started getting my period in 4th grade when I was 9. I've heard people say that starting so early is bad and I was wondering if there really are negative effects to it? I'm becoming concerned. So yea. Thanks. ^_^

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[bluestars.livejournal.com]

the only documented study that i am aware of relating to the early start of ones period is one concerning ovarian cancer risks. picture the inside of your vagina if need be. every month as your period starts an egg is released unless you become pregnant. where the egg detaches from the lining of your uterus, there is an teeny weeny place that needs repaired, kinda like a minute paper cut of sorts. so your body stitches you up and no harm done. well over the years a sort of scar-like tissue can build up leading to the development of abnormal cells and even possibly cancer. this is why i am very much supportive of birth control pills ability to stop your period from happening every month. the more eggs released (and therefor more tiny scars) the increased risk i have heard for problems. it is thought VERY important to have a period from time to time, to cleanse out your uterus, etc.

just thought i would offer what i know.

[synapsepi.livejournal.com]

both my friend and her mother had there periods ealry, her mother and 9 and her at 11, both are healthy, I don't know anything about studies. Her mother is in her 50's she is in her 20's like me, i hope that helps :) if its worrying you its worth talking to an OBGYN about

[melonaise.livejournal.com]

There might be an increased risk of breast cancer because you've been exposed to high levels of estrogen longer than a woman who started ovulating later.