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Do not ignore very heavy bleeding, severe pain, fainting, fever, repeated vomiting, bad dizziness, pain on one side, or any symptom that feels scary, sudden or very different for you.
Symptoms that need prompt attention
- Very heavy bleeding If you are soaking through pads or other products very quickly, leaking a lot, or passing very large clots, tell an adult.
- Severe pain If the pain is much worse than usual, makes you cry, makes it hard to stand up, or stops normal life, speak up.
- Feeling very unwell Fainting, feeling like you might faint, severe dizziness, weakness, fever or repeated vomiting are not symptoms to just push through alone.
- Unusual changes Pain on one side, symptoms getting worse very quickly, or anything that feels sudden and frightening should be checked.
Heavy bleeding: what can that look like?
- You are changing products much more often than usual because they fill quickly.
- You are leaking through clothes, bedding or chairs repeatedly.
- You feel weak, dizzy or washed out as well as bleeding heavily.
Symptoms that still matter even if they are not urgent
Headaches, strong tiredness, back or leg pain, stomach upset, mood changes and irregular periods can all be worth mentioning if they keep happening or are affecting daily life.
When to get urgent help
If you have extremely heavy bleeding, fainting, severe sudden pain, trouble breathing, chest pain, repeated vomiting or you feel unsafe, get urgent help from an adult and seek immediate medical care.
Remember: if something feels wrong, you do not have to prove it first. Tell someone. Ask Luma prompt idea
Try asking: “I’m reading about what period symptoms should i not ignore?. Can you help me understand what signs I should look out for and what I could say to a trusted adult?”