pixie_bloom asked
I have been going through puberty for a whilile now,when is my period coming?
Soso answered
There is no exact date or set age, but a first period can come anywhere from about 9 to 15, and the average is around 12.
Your body does things in its own order and on its own timeline, so nobody can give you a countdown. There are a few signs that mean your body is moving through puberty and that your period might be getting closer:
- Breasts starting to grow, which is usually the first sign (the period often comes about 2 years later, and that varies a lot)
- Pubic and underarm hair starting to grow, usually soon after, though hair first is normal too
- A growth spurt (the period often comes about a year after the fastest growing, and that varies a lot too)
- Clear, white or off-white discharge in your underwear, which can start some months before a first period (if it changes colour or smell, itches or feels sore, or it hurts when you pee, tell a grown-up)
Every body moves at its own pace, so waiting while your friends start can feel annoying, but it is just your body doing its thing. A period before 9 (or any bleeding or pink or brown spotting before 9), no period by 15, or no breast growth or other puberty signs by 13 means telling a grown-up so a doctor can check. Breast or hair growth before 8 is worth a check too, and it's usually nothing to worry about.
If you want to see where you are with your signs, there is a quiz on this site: how close is my first period?
Soso's answers are written by AI. They don't replace professional medical advice.