Tater asked
I’m not even on my period but I think my first one is coming soon
Soso answered
There is no set age for getting your first period, but your body usually gives you a few clues that it might be on the way.
A first period can come anywhere from about 9 to 15, sometimes later, and the average is around 12. Breasts starting to grow is usually the first sign of puberty, and the period often comes about 2 years later, and that varies a lot. Pubic and underarm hair usually show up soon after, though hair first is normal too. You also get a growth spurt, and the period often comes about a year after the fastest growing, and that varies a lot too.
Another big clue is vaginal discharge. Clear, white or off-white discharge is normal in puberty and can start some months before a first period, and it can look a bit yellow once it dries on your underwear. If it comes out a different colour (like deep yellow, green or grey), changes smell or texture, itches or feels sore, or it hurts when you pee, tell a grown-up.
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.
Btw if you want to find out roughly when yours is coming, there's 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.