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13 Year Old and Periods

Monkeej

Hi…my 13 year old daughter was diagnosed with autism just over a year ago. She had her first period in January and hadn’t had another one until this week. 
She’s hardly left her room all week and is adamant she can’t go to school whilst she has her period. She’ s really struggling with the feel of the blood, wearing sanitary towels aswell as the sight of the blood. Has anyone had a similar experience with their daughter who would be able to offer some advice/insight?

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  • 100% cotton tampons may really help. You can order a bit of stock online if you can't find them in the shops. But they're much more healthier than ones with polyester (which is a by-product of petroleum and threads from an oil or tree fibres repel liquid rather than absorb.) This can be used with a very thin pad while learning to use them. It's just an awkward discussion which maybe an aunt or cousin can help with! 

    Another possibility would be to find really interesting books on the biology and this natural occurrence with females in the animal kingdom (humans included) and the process for re-creating life on our planet. Perhaps if she can identify with something beyond herself or the science of it, it might be something she can better tolerate. 

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  • 100% cotton tampons may really help. You can order a bit of stock online if you can't find them in the shops. But they're much more healthier than ones with polyester (which is a by-product of petroleum and threads from an oil or tree fibres repel liquid rather than absorb.) This can be used with a very thin pad while learning to use them. It's just an awkward discussion which maybe an aunt or cousin can help with! 

    Another possibility would be to find really interesting books on the biology and this natural occurrence with females in the animal kingdom (humans included) and the process for re-creating life on our planet. Perhaps if she can identify with something beyond herself or the science of it, it might be something she can better tolerate. 

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