My mom got her period she was in 8th grade it is the summer right now I’m going into 6th but I have all of the signs and the quiz says in the next few monrhs

Your mom’s age is a clue, but only a loose one, and your body follows its own clock, so getting your first period earlier than she did is completely normal.

A first period can come anywhere from about 9 to 15, sometimes later, and the average is around 12, so heading into 6th grade fits right in. Genes play a big part in when a first period comes, and lots of other things do too, which is why it doesn't always match your mom's. If you already have all the signs, it really could be getting close.

Here are the main signs your body shows when a first period is on its way:

• Breasts starting to grow, which is usually the first sign (the period often comes about 2 years later, and that varies a lot).
• Pubic and underarm hair, usually soon after, though hair first is normal too.
• A growth spurt (the period often comes about a year after the fastest growing, and that varies a lot too).
• Clear or white discharge, which can start some months before. 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. 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.

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.

Since the signs are showing up, it is a great time to pop a couple of pads in your backpack or summer bag just in case. Btw if you ever want a refresher, you can always check out how close is my first period? whenever you notice new body changes.