I don't know when I'm gonna start my period and I'm 11 just turned 11 years old [redacted].

It's totally normal to not know exactly when your first period will show up! For most girls, their period starts somewhere between age 10 and 15, so 11 is right in that age range.

How to tell it's getting close

Your body usually gives you some signals that your period is getting ready to start. The first big sign of puberty is usually breast development, like, little buds under your nipples. Then, your body will start to grow taller really fast in a growth spurt, and you might notice some pubic hair and underarm hair.

Another super common sign that your period is coming in the next few months is a clear or whitish discharge from your vagina. It's totally normal and just your body cleaning itself out, preparing for your period. It might feel a little weird at first, but it's nothing to worry about. If it's itchy or smells weird, though, that's something to tell a grown-up about.

Basically, your body is getting ready for a huge change and it happens in stages. You don't just wake up with a period out of nowhere. If you want a quick guess on how close you might be, there's a quiz on this site that helps you figure it out: how close is my first period?