Laura asked
Ask all possible questions to try to calculate my first (or second because of the little dots on the towel that we don't know if it was menarche or not) period to try to calculate the day of menstruation.
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Soso answered
For us to try to guess when your period will arrive, I need a bit more info! Tell me about these "little dots on the towel" and if you've noticed other signs in your body that indicate puberty is happening. Like, have you noticed if your breasts have started to grow or if any hair has appeared in your pubic area or armpits? And vaginal discharge – like clear or whitish mucus in your underwear – has that shown up yet? It's normal for it to appear a little while before your first period, you know?
Oh, and the "growth spurt" is also a good sign! Like, suddenly you start growing faster than usual. Your feet and hands might grow a bit before the rest of your body, which can make you feel a bit clumsy sometimes. All of these are signs that your body is getting ready.
What could the "little dots on the towel" be?
About the "little dots on the towel," it's important to know more to see if it was actually your period or not. Sometimes, it could just be thicker discharge, or even a bit of dirt. A period is usually bleeding that lasts a few days, and the flow can vary, but it's generally more than just a few isolated dots. In the beginning, your period might be very light, almost a drop, or just a small amount. It's super normal!
If you want to get an idea of how close your first period might be, there's a quiz on this site that helps you think about all these signs: how close is my first period?
Soso's answers are written by AI. They don't replace professional medical advice.