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Menstruation

Mumofour

Hi, I'm new on here, so not completely sure how these forums work but here goes.... I have twin girls who are 12 and recently started their periods, within 2 weeks of each other. They are both on the more severe end of the spectrum, and one has very little speech and functions at about age 5/6.

I thought we were handling the periods really well, much better than I expected but this time round she has started pooing herself instead of going to the toilet. I'm guessing it is maybe because she is wearing a pad she thinks it's a nappy (although she stopped wearing them about 5 years ago).  has anyone else heard of this problem?

Also, has anyone with girls on the spectrum decided to go ahead and put them on the mini pill? I have read about it as an option if they are not coping, but my gp is not interested in helping, there is no school nurse (budget cuts) and I really don't know where to turn. 

Thankyou in advance

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  • Hi mumoffour.  It's worth considering that it might be period cramps making her lose some control.  Lots of women get gastro issues around that time of the month too so it's a possibility its just happening more urgently. There's not much you can do about this except encouraging her take more regular toilet breaks and more rest or painkillers if she's in pain. I'd advise against the pill unless you've tried all other options- if she's getting a regular periods it's not a good idea to mess with them unnecessarily.  Having twin girls going through it at exactly the same time must be tough!

    About the pads summersun- that definitely sounds like a sensory issue and you should find alternatives instead of wasting energy trying to make her use them if theyre just too uncomfortable.  I know you can buy fashionable looking knickers online that's are washable for women/girls who can't stand the usual options. Sorry I cant remember what they're called though. Try making her as comfortable as possible during her period too- her favourite soft clothing etc. 

    Hope you both find solutions if I couldnt help X

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  • Hi mumoffour.  It's worth considering that it might be period cramps making her lose some control.  Lots of women get gastro issues around that time of the month too so it's a possibility its just happening more urgently. There's not much you can do about this except encouraging her take more regular toilet breaks and more rest or painkillers if she's in pain. I'd advise against the pill unless you've tried all other options- if she's getting a regular periods it's not a good idea to mess with them unnecessarily.  Having twin girls going through it at exactly the same time must be tough!

    About the pads summersun- that definitely sounds like a sensory issue and you should find alternatives instead of wasting energy trying to make her use them if theyre just too uncomfortable.  I know you can buy fashionable looking knickers online that's are washable for women/girls who can't stand the usual options. Sorry I cant remember what they're called though. Try making her as comfortable as possible during her period too- her favourite soft clothing etc. 

    Hope you both find solutions if I couldnt help X

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