A safety checklist visual showing heavy bleeding, severe pain, dizziness, bleeding changes and worrying symptoms.
Quick answer
Tell a trusted adult or healthcare professional if your period symptoms feel severe, unusual, frightening, or stop you doing normal things.
Do not ignore these symptoms
- severe period pain
- pain that is worse than usual
- pain that safe pain relief has not helped
- very heavy bleeding
- feeling faint, dizzy or very weak
- vomiting a lot or feeling very unwell
- bleeding between periods
- pain when you wee or poo
- a swollen tummy, loss of appetite, or unexplained weight loss
What should I do?
Tell a trusted adult clearly. You could say: “This feels different and I need help.” If you feel very unwell or unsafe, seek urgent medical help.
Important
You are not wasting anyone’s time. Symptoms that worry you are worth talking about. Ask Luma
You could ask: “What period symptoms should I not ignore?” or “Can you help me explain this to an adult?”
Final reassurance
Your body is giving you information. Listening to it and asking for help is a strong thing to do.