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All About Periods (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth

Most girls get their first period when they're around 12. But sometimes it comes a few years earlier or later. Every girl's body has its own schedule. There isn ...

Starting your periods - NHS

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' ...

Menarche (First Period): Overview, Age & What To Expect

Menarche. Menarche refers to your first period, or your first time menstruating. Most people get their periods between 11 and 14. Signs of ...

Getting your period: What is a 'normal' menstrual cycle for teens and ...

Adolescents usually get their first period between the ages of 10 and 15, but it can occur earlier or later. Twelve is considered an “average” age for menarche.

Your First Period | ACOG

Most girls start their periods between the ages of 12 and 13, but some start earlier or later. Your period usually starts about 2 to 3 years after your breasts ...

Your First Period

Most girls get their first period somewhere between the ages of 10 and 14, with an average of just over 12 years old.

Physiology, Menarche - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

Menarche is defined as the first menstrual period in a female adolescent. Menarche typically occurs between the ages of 10 and 16, with the average age of ...

What Can I Expect When I Get My Period? | Facts & Info

Most people get their first period between ages 12 and 15, but some people get theirs earlier or later than that.

How to Help Your Daughter Be Ready for Her First Period - WebMD

Your daughter's first period can be a confusing time for her -- and for you. Here's how you can make sure you're both ready.

Talking to Your Child About Periods (for Parents) - Kids Health

Most girls get their first period when they're between 10 and 15 years old. The average age is 12, but every girl's body has its own schedule. Although there's ...

6 Common Questions About Your First Period - Verywell Health

Typically, a first period will last anywhere from two to seven days. It may be very light, perhaps just spots of reddish-brown blood.

Periods - Raising Children Network

Periods start during puberty. The first period is one of the important milestones in puberty. Periods usually start between 11 and 14½ years, ...

Periods arriving earlier for younger generations | News

The average age at menarche—the first menstrual period—has been decreasing among younger generations in the U.S., especially those belonging to ...

Signs your child is about to start their first period - Mayo Clinic Press

Girls typically get their first period between ages 10 and 16. Most kids — 98% — get their first period before they turn 15. Asma Chattha ...

Signs Your Period Is Coming | Symptoms of Your First Period

You start getting your period during puberty, usually when you're around 12-15 years old. Your menstrual cycle is what makes your period come every month.

First period: Early signs, how long it lasts, and self-care tips

For some, the first period is light, with a small amount of blood. It may begin gradually, starting with some spotting or brown discharge before ...

Periods (menstruation) - NHS inform

The bleeding tends to be heaviest in the first 2 days – but everyone is different. When your period is at its heaviest, the blood will be red.

Signs your period is coming for the first time and how to prepare

From your breasts and hips to your pubic hair and discharge, your body will physically change as your hormones shift around.

Average age of first period drops to 11.9 years, study shows | STAT

Girls are getting their first periods earlier, and it's taking longer for periods to become regular. JAMA study suggests the rise in obesity ...

How to support your daughter with her first period | UNICEF South Asia

Here are our expert tips to help you, help your daughter prepare for her periods, with kindness, openness, and sensitivity.