A couple months ago I had cramps and then it went away and came back and went away, but I haven't gotten my period yet and I took the test and it said it was coming next year, but I don't know. Is it accurate? It said sometime next year.

Okay so, it sounds like you're definitely noticing some things happening with your body, and that's totally normal when you're getting ready for your period. It's awesome that you're paying attention!

Sometimes you can have cramps for a while before your actual period starts. Like, your body is just trying things out, and maybe your uterus is getting ready for its big moment. It doesn't mean your period forgot to show up; it's just practicing! Lots of kids experience this pre-period cramping, and it's a good sign that your body is moving forward with puberty.

About the quiz you took, those quizzes can give you a general idea, but they're not always 100% accurate because everyone's body is different. They look at typical patterns, but your body isn't a robot, you know? Your period will come when it's ready, so sometime "next year" is a pretty big window. The best way to know what's really happening is to pay attention to other signs, like if you've started growing taller really fast, or if you've noticed any discharge in your underwear. Those are usually bigger clues than just cramps alone.

If you want to get a better idea of when your first period might arrive, there's a quick quiz right here on the Soso website that might help you figure it out: how close is my first period?