Juliana asked
My vaginal hair started in 2022/2023 and I still have it, I've never shaved it. I have discharge, sometimes it lasts for a week, then it goes away, sometimes it comes once and stops, and so on. My armpit hair started this year, I think. I shaved it and it's growing back. My mood is changing a lot, I'm in a different mood every hour, and the craving for sweets, not to mention. Now do you have a preview of when I will menstruate?
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Soso answered
It's super normal for you to have all these signs, friend! Body hair, discharge, and mood and appetite changes are things that happen when we are growing up and preparing for our first period. It's like a bunch of things changing at the same time, you know?
The hair on your vulva and armpits, clear or white discharge, and even mood swings and sweet cravings are signs that your body is developing. This means your first period might not be far off, but there's no way to know the exact date. Like, you can't do a countdown, because every body is different. But doctors say the first period usually comes about two years after your breasts start to grow, and generally a year after that phase when we grow super fast. Discharge can appear a few months before too, so it's good to keep an eye on it.
Rest assured that everything you're feeling is part of the process. If the discharge changes color, smell, or texture, or if it itches or burns, then it's worth telling a trusted adult. To help you get a better idea of what might be happening, there's a quiz on the website for you to get an idea of how close is my first period?.
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- Vaginal discharge: what is normal and what to mention
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