How long should I use this sheet?

Use it for your first six cycles, or longer if it still helps.

Do I have to show it to a parent?

No, unless you choose to. You may decide to share only supplies, pain, school impact, or questions.

Can I track in an app instead?

Yes. Use the same simple fields. Check privacy settings before adding personal notes.

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First Period Tracking Starter Sheet

A simple first-period tracker for dates, flow, pain, school impact, questions, and privacy notes across the first six cycles.

Your first period may feel like a lot. You do not need a perfect chart. You only need a few notes that help you learn your own pattern.

Use this first period tracker for six cycles. Keep it on paper, in notes, or in a private app. Share only what you want to share, unless you need help staying safe or getting care.

What to track first

Track the basics:

The first day you see period blood. The last day you see period blood. Flow each day. Pain each day. School impact. Questions you want to ask. Privacy notes.

You can skip mood, weight, sex, fertility, or any note that feels too private.

Cycle 1

Question Your note First day of bleeding Last day of bleeding Flow words light, medium, heavy, or changes by day Worst pain, 0 to 10 Did it affect school? Supplies that worked Supplies to try next time Questions I have What I want private

Cycle 2

Cycle 3

Cycle 4

Cycle 5

Cycle 6

Flow words

Use simple words. You do not need medical terms.

Word What it can mean Spotting Small marks or a few drops. Light A liner or pad lasts a long time. Medium You change a pad or tampon every few hours. Heavy You need to change often or you leak.

If the amount scares you, ask for help.

Pain notes

Use a 0 to 10 scale.

Score What it can mean : 0 No pain. 1 to 3 Mild pain. You can do normal things. 4 to 6 Pain gets in the way. 7 to 10 Pain feels severe. Ask for help.

Pain is not a test you have to pass. If it keeps you from school, sleep, sports, or normal plans, tell a trusted adult or clinician.

School impact notes

Circle any that happen:

I needed supplies at school. I leaked through clothes. I missed class. I missed sports or an activity. I had cramps at school. I felt too tired to focus. I needed to call home.

These notes can help you plan. They can also help a school nurse or clinician understand what happened.

Questions to save

Write questions here:

1. 2. 3. 4.

Questions can be small. You can ask about color, clots, cramps, products, leaks, odor, timing, or privacy.

Privacy notes

Pick your rule:

I want to keep this sheet private. I will share supply needs only. I will share pain and school impact. I will share questions I want help with. I want a parent or trusted adult to help me track.

If you use an app, check these first:

Can I use it without an account? Can I turn off lock screen alerts? Can I keep notes off shared devices? Can I delete or export my notes? Who can see my data?

Six cycle summary

Fill this in after six cycles, or sooner if you need help.

Summary question Your note Shortest cycle so far Longest cycle so far Usual flow Worst pain score Biggest school issue Supplies I like Questions I still have What I want to keep private

First periods can take time to form a pattern. This sheet is not meant to label your body as normal or not normal. It helps you remember what happened and ask for help when you need it.