When will my first period start?

Okay so everyone's body is super different, but usually, your first period will show up between 10 and 15 years old. A lot of girls get theirs around 12 or 13, but there's no exact right time.

Your body totally gives you clues that it's getting ready, so you won't just wake up one day and be like "wait what just happened?!" Look out for things like your breasts developing and getting bigger, and a growth spurt where you suddenly shoot up. Another big sign is getting a clear or white discharge in your underwear, kind of like a slippery, milky wet spot. That discharge can start up to a year before your period actually arrives, so it's a good heads-up!

It's super normal to be curious about when your period will start, and it's also totally fine if it starts earlier or later than your friends. If you want a fun way to guess roughly when yours might show up, there’s a quiz here on the site: how close is my first period?