I only recently started showing signs of puberty, but I'm already feeling MANY signs that my first period is coming. I grew about 5cm in 3 weeks, and my breasts only started growing 2 months ago, but I've had discharge for a while now. Could it be very close? What do you think?

Wow, yes! It really looks like your first period is super close, like just around the corner. Growing quickly, having your breasts start to develop, and already having discharge for a while are like the biggest signs that your period is coming.

What the signs mean

When you have that growth spurt, which is like growing several centimeters in a short time, it's a classic sign that your body is getting ready to menstruate. Usually, your period arrives about one or two years after your breasts start to grow. And the discharge is super important too, because it usually appears about 6 months to 1 year before your first period. Since you've had it for a while, it's another strong indicator!

If you want to get an idea of how close it is, there's a really cool quiz on the site that helps you look at your body's signs. It's very quick and gives you a clue: how close is my first period?