A clear safety guide to period symptoms that should be shared with a trusted adult or healthcare professional.
Quick answer
Tell a trusted adult or healthcare professional if your period symptoms feel too much, unusual, scary or hard to manage. You do not need to wait until things are unbearable.
Ask for help if you have:
- bleeding that soaks through products quickly
- large clots or lots of clots
- severe pain
- vomiting because of pain
- fainting, dizziness or feeling very weak
- bleeding between periods that keeps happening
- periods that stop you going to school or doing normal things
- periods that stop for a long time and worry you
- anything that feels wrong to you
Who can I tell?
You can tell a parent, carer, teacher, school nurse, GP, relative or another trusted adult. You can say, “I am worried about my period and need help.”
What if I feel embarrassed?
You can write it down, text it, or show someone this article. You do not need perfect words to deserve help.
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 symptoms matter. If something feels wrong, it is okay to say so and ask for help.