How close is my first period?

Nobody can know the exact day when menarche (which is the first period) will arrive, but we can get an idea that it is close, yes! Like, the body gives some signs that it's preparing.

The signs the body gives

First, some hair usually starts to grow, you know? Not just in the armpits, but also down there, in the pubic area. And the breasts also start to develop, grow a little, and become firmer. This is one of the first signs indeed.

Another thing that can happen is vaginal discharge. Like, you'll notice a little stain on your underwear, which can be transparent or whitish, a bit yellowish. This means your body is starting to produce important fluids and the uterus is maturing.

And there's the growth spurt! Suddenly, we grow a lot in a short time, like, pants suddenly become short. It's the body stretching before the period comes.

When you've already had these signs for a while, the chance of menarche being close is high. But every body is unique and happens in its own time, okay? There's no exact rule for everyone.

If you want to get an idea of how close your first period is, there's a quiz here on Sosô's website that can help you: how close is my first period?