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

Wow, yes! Everything you described, like the growth spurt (which is when we grow a lot really fast, you know?), breast development, and discharge, are very strong signs that your first period is coming. It's super normal for discharge to appear a little while before the other signs become more obvious.

What to expect

Normally, the first period appears about two years after the breasts start growing. But this rule isn't fixed for everyone, okay? Sometimes, the body speeds things up and everything happens faster, like your growth spurt. And the discharge, which looks like a clear or whitish goo in your underwear, can appear about 6 months to a year before your period.

Now what?

It's good to start paying attention to these signs and talk to a trusted adult, like your mom, dad, or an aunt. They can help you understand better what's going on and even have some pads ready, just in case. There's no need to be scared, it's just your body growing and getting ready for a new and super normal phase!

If you want to get an idea of how close your first period is, there's a quiz on the site that can help you find out: how close is my first period?