Juliana asked
When will I get my period? I was born on [redacted] and I'm almost 12 years old. My height is 1.43m. I already have discharge, sometimes for 2 days, sometimes for a week, and it comes and goes. In 2025, I had a breast bud in one breast, then it grew a little and then went to the other, came back, and is now in the other one again. My mom doesn't know when she got her period.
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Soso answered
Hi! It's impossible to know exactly when you'll get your period, because everyone's body develops at its own pace, you know? It's very normal to have breast buds in one breast before the other, and they can change in size or seem to alternate. This is all part of growing up!
Doctors say that the first period usually comes about 2 years after the breasts start to grow. And the discharge you're having is also a great sign that things are happening! It can start a few months before your first period, and it's normal for it to come and stop, just like you're experiencing. Height is also a sign because we have a growth spurt before menstruation.
But look, the age varies a lot! Most girls get their first period between 11 and 14 years old, but it can be from 9 to 15, or even later. The important thing is to know that your breasts are developing and that you already have discharge. This shows that your body is getting ready.
If you want to get an idea of how close it might be, there's a quiz here on the site that helps you look at your signs: how close is my first period?
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