How do I know when I will get my first period and can I get a date on my calendar?

Okay, so predicting the exact date of your first period is super tough, because everyone's body is different and it's not like there's a countdown timer that just pops up. But you can definitely look for signs your body is getting ready!

What to look for

Your body usually gives you some clues that your first period is coming. It's like a preview of the main event. These can include:

• Breast development: This is usually one of the first signs of puberty and has probably been happening for a while.
• Pubic hair: You might start noticing hair growing in places like under your arms and around your private parts.
• Growth spurt: Suddenly you're growing super fast, like your clothes from last year don't fit anymore.
• Vaginal discharge: This is like a clear or whitish liquid that you might see in your underwear. It usually starts a few months to a year before your first period. It's totally normal and your body's way of cleaning itself.

Most girls get their first period between the ages of 10 and 13, but it can totally happen earlier or later. It's a huge milestone and means your body is growing up!

If you want to get a general idea of when yours might be, there's a quick quiz on this site that helps you figure out roughly how close you are: how close is my first period?