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Jessi asked

But like they keep saying months but like I think I’m gonna get it maybe this week or this month

Soso answered

There is actually no way to predict the exact week or month your first period will show up, so feeling like it could happen any day is really common.

People give timelines like "months" or "a year" because doctors look at big averages, but your body does not follow a strict calendar. Puberty signs give you clues, not an exact date:

  • Breasts starting to grow is usually the first sign, and the period often comes about 2 years later, and that varies a lot.
  • Pubic and underarm hair usually show up shortly after, though getting hair first is normal too.
  • A growth spurt happens, and the period often comes about a year after the fastest growing, and that varies a lot too.
  • Clear, white or off-white discharge can start some months before a first period. If it changes colour, smells bad or itches, tell a grown-up.

If you feel like it is coming super soon, the best thing you can do right now is just be prepared so you do not have to stress. Put a couple of pads in your school bag, have a spare pair of underwear tucked away, and let a grown-up know you think you might be getting close so you have supplies at home.

Just remember: a period before 9, no period by 15, or no breast growth or other puberty signs by 13 means telling a grown-up so a doctor can check. Breast or hair growth before 8 is worth a check too, and it is usually nothing to worry about.

Btw if you want to see which signs your body is already showing, there is a quiz on this site: how close is my first period?.

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Topic guidePuberty: What Changes, in What Order, and When to Check
TopicsFirst PeriodPubertyPre-Teen
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