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Keep in mind that a girl's breasts may develop at different rates, and there's nothing wrong with one breast being larger than the other during this time. Early breast development can be a source of embarrassment, and if a girl is among the first in her class to develop breasts, she may be very self-conscious about it. She will probably be uncomfortable until some of her friends begin to develop, too. For some reason girls like to shop for bras. Designers are making bras in every style, from zebra-stripe to polka-dot. They've certainly made growing up more fun!
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There is an illness called toxic shock syndrome (TSS), a relatively rare but extremely serious illness that can result from tampon use. To avoid TSS, doctors recommend changing tampons regularly, and wearing a pad instead of a tampon at night, and using the lowest-absorbency tampon appropriate.

Symptoms of TSS include a high fever, feeling faint, vomiting, diarrhea, chills, headaches, sore throat, rash, and a vaginal discharge. These are also symptoms of many other illnesses, but if your daughter does come down with a high fever or what seems to be a bad virus while using tampons, have her remove the tampon and check in with the doctor.

Approximately two years after the first sign of breast development, a girl's first menstruation will occur. Glands within the female genital system often secrete a fluid ranging from clear to white in color. This is quite normal and can persist for several years. Early menstrual periods are almost always painless, because cramps don't usually occur until ovulation takes place. Periods are normal and they will become more regular over time.