The doctor asked if I menstruated and said that dizziness and feeling unwell could be a sign from my body. Is that true?

Yes, it's true that dizziness and feeling unwell can be signs from your body, and the doctor asking if you menstruated makes perfect sense, you know? Our bodies are always sending signals, and with puberty and menstruation arriving, they become even more noticeable.

What it could be

Sometimes, dizziness and feeling unwell can be due to various things, like: tiredness, not eating properly, dehydration (drinking too little water), or even stress. But when the body is preparing for the first period, or even during the cycle after it has already started, some girls feel dizzy, get headaches, feel tired, and even nauseous. This happens because of the hormonal changes happening in your body.

What to do

If you feel this again, it's important to:

• Rest: If you can, lie down for a bit.
• Eat: A light snack can help.
• Drink water: Lots of water, really.
• Tell an adult: If the dizziness is very strong or happens many times, it's always good to tell a trusted adult and, if the doctor thought it was important to ask about menstruation, it's good to keep an eye on other signs too.

And menstruation?

Every girl's body works differently, but before the first period, it's common to have some signs, like breasts starting to grow, hair in new places, and vaginal discharge that looks like clear or whitish jelly in your underwear. If you want to get an idea of when your period might be coming, there's a quiz on this site that gives you an idea: how close is my first period?