I have a question about my period. I don't understand why I bled a little bit on Thursday and then I didn't bleed at all, but I still have symptoms.

Okay so what you're describing sounds a lot like spotting! It's super common, especially when you're just starting to get your period, and it's totally normal.

Spotting is just light bleeding that happens outside of your regular period. It's usually pinkish or brownish and there's not a lot of it, like you said. It can happen for a bunch of reasons. Sometimes it's just your body figuring out its cycle, or maybe it's happening right before your period really starts, or even when your body is ovulating. So even if you had a little bit of blood, it might not have been the start of your actual period.

And it makes total sense that you're still having symptoms! Your hormones are still doing their thing, even if the bleeding isn't happening yet. So if you usually get cramps or feel moody before your period, those feelings can still show up. Just keep track of how you're feeling and when the bleeding actually starts, because that's usually how you'll count day one of your cycle.

If you're ever worried or if the spotting becomes heavy or weird, it's always a good idea to chat with a trusted grown-up. They can help you figure out if it's something to check out. The Soso app can help you log all your symptoms and bleeding too, so you can see your own patterns.