This is a confusing time for a young girl because she doesn't quite know what to expect from the onset of menstruation. When menstruation begins and it is accompanied by pain, a young girl may think this is normal. Pain is nature's way of telling us that there is a problem. The uterus is a muscle which sometimes contracts so hard that it compresses and cuts off part of its own blood supply. The heart is also a muscle and when there is a decreace in blood supply to the heart, the pain can be terrible.
Menstrual pain can also be excruciating.
If you are experiencing any of the above mentioned signs and symptoms, there are several things you should do. Talk to you mother, father, school nurse, guidance counselor, or any other adult that you feel you can trust. Tell them about the pain you are experiencing. Ask someone to help you make an appointment with a gynecologist. This is a doctor that deals exclusively with the female body.