Does having a lot of medium hair down there and getting pimples mean my period is coming soon?

Having hair "down there" and getting pimples are totally normal signs that your body is changing and puberty is happening, and they're part of your body getting ready for periods, even though they can't tell you exactly when your first one will come.

Pubic Hair Growth

Okay so, pubic hair is usually one of the first signs of puberty for girls, after breast buds start growing. It can show up a while before a first period, and how long before is really different for everyone. It just means your hormones are doing their thing. Everyone's hair is different, like yours is medium and maybe a lot, and that's just how your body is. No two people are exactly the same, so there is no "right" amount of hair or anything.

Pimples and Hormones

And pimples? Ugh, they are the actual worst, but super normal. When puberty starts, your body starts making more hormones, and those can make your skin produce more oil, which leads to breakouts. Most people get them in puberty, and it's totally okay and not your fault. It's just another sign your body is doing its thing and getting ready for your period.

Is Your Period on Its Way?

So yeah, all these changes, like hair and pimples, are basically your body getting ready for your first period. They can't tell you when it will come, though, because that's really different for everyone. You might also notice some clear or milky white discharge in your underwear, and a growth spurt (like growing taller really fast) is another big sign. If that discharge ever turns green or gray, smells bad, makes you itchy or sore, or it hurts when you pee, tell a grown-up you trust.

If you want to get an idea of how close you might be, there's a super quick quiz on this site: how close is my first period?