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Dr. M is the author of five advice books, including Getting to Know the Real You: 50 Fun Quizzes Just for Girls, and Girls: What's So Bad About Being Good? How to Have Fun, Survive the Preteen Years, and Remain True to Yourself, both written with her teenage daughter. Dr. M shares this advice column with Molly, a middle school student who loves to play soccer, dance, write and spend time with her friends.

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Dear Dr. M and Liz,
I am afraid of going to the doctor when I start my period. Please help me.

—Kathleen, 10, Ohio


	Dear Kathleen, Getting your period is a natural part of growing up for girls. Unless you have a special problem with your period, you won't have to see the doctor just for that reason. But if you do visit your doctor, talk about any concerns you might have and ask all your questions. Your doctor knows all about periods and can give you the information you need.


	Dear Kathleen, When you go to the doctor the first time after you get your period, you might be embarrassed to tell him or her about it. Try not to be embarrassed—doctors have dealt with this issue many, many times and they can answer your questions and give you advice.

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