How to help an adolescent who has heavy, painful periods

There’s never any harm for parents to try simple home remedies (Shutterstock)

When the monthly period starts in young girls, the amount of bleeding can vary. Some will experience what may be described as normal bleeding, while others might experience heavy bleeding.

The amount of pain also varies. Luckily, most teenagers experiencing heavy and/or painful periods will have such symptoms for only a short period of their reproductive life.