Do you think I might be starting puberty until 14 days? Because these mood swings started at the beginning of the week, now it's the end.

Look, it's super normal for moods to change a lot when we're starting puberty and the body is getting ready for hormones. But the time it takes for your period to arrive after the first signs can vary a lot for everyone. It's like a box of surprises!

What do "mood swings" mean?

These mood changes you're feeling are a sign that your hormones are starting to work, and they kind of cause a general stir in our bodies and feelings. It's an adaptation phase, you know? You might feel happy one minute and irritable the next, and that's okay. Many people go through this.

And your first period?

Doctors say that the first period can arrive two or three years after breasts start to grow. And a very common sign is clear vaginal discharge, which looks like egg white, and it can appear a few months before your period actually arrives. Like, about 6 months to a year before, but as I said, it varies for each body.

Stay calm and observe your body. If you want to get an idea of how close you are to your first cycle, there's a really cool quiz on the website about it: how close is my first period?