Most girls start their periods when they’re
about 12
, but they can start as early as 8, so it’s important to talk to girls from an early age to make sure they’re prepared.
Is it normal for a 9 year old to have a period?
When do periods start? Most young people will have their first periods when they’re between 11 and 141⁄2, but anywhere
from 9-16 years is considered normal
. Periods are likely to start soon if your child has: had a major growth spurt.
What are the signs of your first period coming soon?
- Cramps (pain in your lower belly or lower back)
- Bloating (when your belly feels puffy)
- Breakouts (getting pimples)
- Sore breasts.
- Feeling tired.
- Mood swings (when your emotions change quickly or you feel sad, angry, or anxious)
What triggers a girl’s first period?
The
egg
travels through a thin tube called a fallopian tube to the uterus. If the egg is fertilized by a sperm cell, it attaches to the wall of the uterus, where over time it develops into a baby. If the egg is not fertilized, the uterus lining breaks down and bleeds, causing a period.
Can you predict when a girl will get her first period?
No one can say exactly when you’
ll get your first menstrual period, but it will be sometime during puberty. Puberty is the time in your life when you begin to become an adult. This means a lot of growing and changing — both inside and out. Some girls start puberty at age 8, and others may start as late as 13 or 14.
How do I know if my daughter is getting her period?
There isn’t one right age for a girl to get her period. But there are some clues that it will start soon: Most of the time, a girl gets her period
about 2 years after her breasts start to develop
. Another sign is vaginal discharge fluid (sort of like mucus) that a girl might see or feel on her underwear.
How soon after pubic hair does period start?
How will I know when my periods are going to start? Signs that your period is on its way are if you’ve grown underarm and pubic hair. Typically, you’ll start your periods
about 2 years after your breasts start growing
and about a year after getting a white vaginal discharge.
What is a woman’s first period called?
Your first menstrual period is called
menarche
(say “MEN-ar-kee”). It usually starts sometime between ages 11 and 14. But it can happen as early as age 9 or as late as 15. If you are a teenage girl, see your doctor if you have not started having periods by age 15.
Is your first period Brown?
Lots of girls expect their blood to be bright red during their periods. But
it’s completely normal for menstrual blood to be brownish
. It’s also perfectly normal for some girls to have their first period for just 2 or 3 days.
Why did my daughter get her period so early?
In most cases, there
is no obvious or abnormal reason
for why the body has started producing these hormones early, although body weight, heredity, ethnicity and activity can be important factors, according to Dr. Kreckman. However, if a child develops breast buds before age 8 or periods before age 9, Dr.
Can you predict when your daughter will get her period?
Any amount will do. At this point, a girl will probably start her periods
within 3-6 months
, if she hasn’t already. It also occurs right after the growth spurt of adolescence. So, if a girl grew, grew, grew, last year and has slowed down (no more than 2.5 inches a year) then periods are right around the corner.
Is it normal for an 11 year old to start her period?
Most girls get their first period when they’re around 12. But getting it
any time between age 10 and 15 is OK
.
What do guys have instead of periods?
Of course, men don’t actually have the lovely bonafide PMS related to preparing the uterus and egg for fertilization. But some go through what’s called the male PMS: “
IMS” (Irritable Male Syndrome)
. This can be attributed to men experiencing a drop in testosterone, the hormone that gives them their mojo.
How does a girl feel on her period?
PMS is a collection of symptoms that some people get around the time of their periods. It can include
headaches, back pain, irritability or moodiness, feeling sad or emotional, bloating, and breast tenderness
. 2 Some people don’t have any of these symptoms while others have them all.
What are the 5 stages of puberty?
| Tanner stages in boys Age at the start Noticeable changes | Stage 2 Around age 11 Pubic hair starts to form | Stage 3 Around age 13 Voice begins to change or “crack”; muscles get larger | Stage 4 Around age 14 Acne may appear; armpit hair forms | Stage 5 Around age 15 Facial hair comes in |
|---|
Do your hips widen during your period?
If you’re tracking your height, and you notice it changes fast and then starts to slow, your first period is likely on its way (12–14). Along with changes to your height and weight, remember that
it’s normal for the size of your pants to get bigger as your hips widen
.
