I recently started showing signs of puberty, but I'm already feeling MANY signs that my first period is coming.

Wow, that's great that you're paying attention to your body's signs! That's super important and shows you're tuned in to everything that's happening. Being aware of the signs of puberty and the warnings of your first period helps you feel more in control and less surprised when it finally arrives.

So, everyone's body is different, you know? But usually, breasts start developing first, like a year or two before your first period. Then, after a little while, many girls start noticing clear or whitish discharge in their underwear. It's like a natural cleansing of the body, and it's a pretty strong sign that your period is coming, sometimes a few months later. And there's also the growth spurt, which is when you grow a lot suddenly! That happens a bit before your period too. Doctors say the first period usually happens between ages 10 and 13, but it can be earlier or later, it's very normal.

If you want to know more or less how close yours is, there's a quiz on the site that gives you an idea: how close is my first period?. It's quick to do!