I feel like I am a grown woman! When will I get my period?

Okay, so feeling like a grown woman is totally a sign that your body is getting ready for big changes! It's super normal to start thinking about your period when you're feeling more mature and like things are happening. Everyone gets their period at a different time, but there are some things that can give you a hint that it's coming soon.

Most people get their first period between ages 10 and 13. But it can totally happen earlier or later, like anywhere from 8 to 15. The biggest thing that tells you your period is on its way is breast development. Like, doctors say it usually arrives about two to three years after your breasts start to bud. Also, you might notice some white or yellowish discharge in your underwear a few months before your first period. That's just your body cleaning itself out, and it's a good sign things are getting ready.

Your body also goes through a growth spurt before your period, so if you're suddenly shooting up in height, that could be a clue too. There's no exact date anyone can give you, because your body is doing its own thing, and that's okay! It's all part of growing up and your body becoming super amazing.

If you want to find out roughly when yours might be coming, there's a quiz on this site that helps you figure it out: how close is my first period?