I had a clump of discharge that was sticky and egg white yesterday. You told me that means an egg is ovulating and I could get my first period soon. What is the longest I would have to wait for it after the discharge I had yesterday

Okay so that egg-white discharge is totally a sign that your first period is getting closer! Usually, after you start seeing that kind of discharge, your period can arrive anywhere from a few months to about a year later. It's not usually like, next week or anything, but it means your body is getting ready for sure.

Everyone's body is different, so there's no exact date I can give you, which is kinda annoying, I know. But that discharge is your body's way of saying, "Hey, things are happening in here!" It means your hormones are doing their thing and your body is starting to ovulate, which is part of your cycle getting all set up.

Just keep an eye out for other signs too, like if your boobs are getting bigger or if you've had a growth spurt recently. Those are all clues your body is leveling up. And don't stress about the exact timing, it'll happen when it happens! You can take our quiz if you want to get a rough idea: how close is my first period?