I took the quiz and you said it would be in a few months, I want you to be more specific about that. I am 11 years old.

Gosh, I wish I could be more specific, but everyone's body has its own rhythm, you know? Saying "a few months" is already pretty good because it means the signs are there, and usually, the first period comes a year or two after the breasts really start to grow. The discharge also usually appears a few months before.

What does "a few months" mean

"A few months" means you are already in the final stage of puberty when the first period can arrive at any moment. It's like a countdown, but without an exact clock we can see. The body is preparing, hormones are working hard, and the period can show up any time.

How to know if it's even closer

Keep an eye out for a few more signs: are your pubic and underarm hairs already appearing? Is the vaginal discharge more constant? Did you have a growth spurt, like your clothes got short quickly? These things are clues that your body is changing a lot and that your period might be closer than ever.

What to do while waiting

My advice is: keep observing your body, and don't worry too much about the exact day. It's good to already have a pad or menstrual underwear nearby, just in case. And if you want to keep tracking the signs, how close is my first period? can help you keep an eye on it!