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.