When am I getting my period

Okay so everyone’s body is a little different, but most girls get their first period between the ages of 10 and 13. You can't pick the exact day, like, no one can, but your body usually gives you some clues that it's getting ready.

Signs your period is probably on its way

There are usually a few things that happen before your first period shows up. It's like your body's way of sending you a heads-up. These can start months, or even a year or two, before your period actually starts:

• Breast buds: Your breasts will start to develop, like little bumps forming under your nipples. This is usually the very first sign of puberty.
• Pubic and underarm hair: You’ll start growing hair in new places, like under your arms and around your private parts.
• Growth spurt: You might have noticed you're growing taller super fast. That's a big sign your body is doing major work.
• Vaginal discharge: This is probably the biggest clue! You might notice a clear or whitish, wet-feeling discharge in your underwear in the months before your period. It's totally normal and healthy, and it basically means your body's plumbing is getting ready to go.

Usually, your period will start about two years after your breasts first started to develop, and about 6 months to a year after you notice that discharge. So if you're seeing those signs, you're probably getting closer!

If you want to get a rough idea of when your first period might arrive, there's a super quick quiz on this site that helps you figure it out: how close is my first period?