borboleta_azul asked
is 9 or 10 a good age to have a period? Im 9, I took the quiz it said anytime in the next year. also, is yellow discharge or whatever that thiny was called also normal?
Soso answered
Yes, getting your first period at 9 or 10 is completely normal and healthy, even if it feels a little early.
A first period can come anywhere from about 9 to 15, sometimes later, and the average is around 12. There is no single set age because everyone grows on their own timeline. Some girls get theirs at 9 or 10, and others do not start until 14 or 15. A period before 9 (or any bleeding or pink or brown spotting before 9), no period by 15, or no breast growth or other puberty signs by 13 means telling a grown-up so a doctor can check. Breast or hair growth before 8 is worth a check too, and it's usually nothing to worry about.
As for discharge, it can be one sign that your body is getting ready for a period.
Clear, white or off-white discharge is normal in puberty and can start some months before a first period, and it can look a bit yellow once it dries on your underwear. That pale yellow on dried underwear is normal. Tell a grown-up if it comes out a different colour (like deep yellow, green or grey), smells strong or bad, changes texture, suddenly gets much heavier, or comes with itching, soreness, pain when peeing or tummy pain.
Soso's answers are written by AI. They don't replace professional medical advice.