I read in one of your articles that your first period can look like spotting and seeing not last a few hours. I saw spotting two weeks ago but nothing has happened since. Does this mean I’ll get it next month?

Okay, so it sounds like you saw some spotting, which can totally be a sign that your first period is getting close. But it doesn't mean it's going to happen on a specific schedule like "next month" just yet, because cycles can be super random at first.

Spotting is when you see just a little bit of blood, not enough to be a full flow. It's really common before your first period, and sometimes even for a few months before it really gets going. Your body is just kinda practicing, getting everything ready for the real deal. So what you experienced sounds totally normal for this stage.

Your first few periods, and even the first year or two of having them, can be pretty unpredictable. They might be light, heavy, short, long, or skip a month entirely. It's all part of your body figuring things out, so don't worry if it's not like a clockwork thing right away. Just keep an eye on how you're feeling and what your body is doing. You can also take our quiz to see if you're getting closer to your first period: how close is my first period?