I've been having cramps but no period, and a quiz said it might come next year. Is that accurate?

Okay, so cramps can be super confusing when your period hasn't started yet, and quizzes are just a guess. It's totally normal to have cramps sometimes even if your period isn't here, because your body is just getting ready.

Your body starts making period hormones way before your first period actually arrives, and those hormones can totally give you cramps. It's like your uterus is doing practice runs, you know? So even if you feel cramps, your period could still be a few months away, or longer. It's hard to predict exactly when.

Most girls get their first period between 10 and 13, but some get it a little earlier or later, and that's all good. The cramps are a sign that things are getting ready, but it doesn't mean it's going to happen tomorrow. If you want a fun way to get a rough idea, there's a quiz on this site: how close is my first period? But remember, it's just for fun and it's not like a crystal ball or anything.