Can stopping turn into my first period

If you're talking about vaginal discharge, then no, discharge doesn't just "turn into" your first period. They are two different things, but discharge can be a sign that your period is coming soon!

Okay so, discharge is totally normal and it's basically your body's way of cleaning itself out. It usually starts a few months (or even a year or two!) before your first period. It can be clear, white, or off-white, and it can be thin and watery or thicker and gooey. It pretty much just keeps coming and going.

Your first period, though, is actual blood from your uterus. It's usually light at first and might be brown or pink. So while discharge can be like a warm-up act, it's not the main show. Think of it like this: discharge is the trailer for the movie, and your period is the actual movie.

If you're wondering when your period might actually start, there's a super quick quiz on this site that helps you figure out how close you might be: how close is my first period?