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If I am 10, should I get my period soon?
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Okay so, a lot of kids start getting their periods when they are between 10 and 13 years old, but some start earlier or later, so 10 is definitely a totally normal age for it to happen, but it's not a guarantee it'll be soon for you personally. If a period ever comes before 9, or still hasn't come by 15, that's a reason to tell a grown-up you trust so a doctor can check.
Your body actually gives you some clues a while before your first period shows up. Like, usually, your boobs start to bud about a couple of years before your period, though that varies a lot, and then you might notice some clear or white-ish discharge in your undies. That discharge may start some months before your period, so it's a sign your body is getting closer. If it ever itches, smells strong, changes color, or it hurts when you pee, tell a grown-up you trust. You also get a growth spurt, so if you're suddenly growing taller faster, that's another hint.
Everyone's body is different, so there's no exact date your period will arrive. But paying attention to those signs can give you a pretty good idea of what's happening. Just keep track of those changes, and you'll be ready when it does happen. Plus, if you want to get an idea of how close things are, there's a quiz on this site that can help: how close is my first period?
Soso's answers are written by AI. They don't replace professional medical advice.
Where these facts come from
- The age a first period arrives
- How long after breast growth a first period comes
- Discharge before a first period
- Vaginal discharge: what is normal and what to mention
- The growth spurt and the first period
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