Is there a way to speed up my period?

Look, there isn't a magic button to speed up your period, you know? Like, we can't control our bodies like that. The menstrual cycle is a super complex thing and it happens on its own time, and that's different for everyone.

Why it comes and when

Your period happens after ovulation, which is when the ovary releases an egg. If that egg isn't fertilized, the body understands that a baby isn't going to happen and the lining of the uterus breaks down, which is what we see as blood. This whole process is controlled by hormones, and they take time to do their job.

What can influence it (but doesn't speed it up)

Some things can make your body have more regular cycles or make your period come around a more or less expected time, but it's not like speeding it up, understand? Like, if you're super stressed, your period might even be late. Eating well, sleeping properly, and exercising are good for your whole body and can help the cycle be more regulated, but it won't make your period come any sooner.

If you're anxious for your period to come or worried that it hasn't come, it's super normal. Lots of girls feel this way. The best thing to do is talk to a trusted adult if you're worried. And if you want to get an idea of when your period might come, the Sosô app can help you track your symptoms and patterns, because it shows what's typical for YOUR cycle. Oh, and to find out if you're close to your first period, there's a quiz here on the site: how close is my first period?