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I really want my period to start
Soso answered
Okay, so it sounds like you're really excited for your period to start! That's super normal, it's a big step in growing up and a sign your body is doing its thing.
Your period will start when your body is totally ready. There's no secret trick to make it happen faster, because it's all about your hormones and when they're good to go. Most girls get their first period between ages 10 and 13. But it's totally normal if it happens a little earlier or later for you. If your first period comes before you're 9, or you turn 15 and it still hasn't come, tell a grown-up you trust so a doctor can check.
You can keep an eye out for some signs that your body is getting ready. Things like breast buds developing, a growth spurt where you suddenly get taller, and clear or white discharge happening for a few months before your period. These are usually the clues! If that discharge ever changes color, like turning green or gray, or smells bad, itches, or makes it hurt to pee, tell a grown-up you trust.
If you want to find out roughly when yours might be coming, there's a quiz on this site: how close is my first period? — it's pretty fun and can give you an idea based on your body's changes.
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Where these facts come from
- The age a first period arrives
- Discharge before a first period
- Vaginal discharge: what is normal and what to mention
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