A period is a release of blood from a girl’s uterus, out through her vagina. It is a sign that she is getting close to the end of puberty.
There is a lot to learn about periods. Here are some common questions that teens have.
When Do Most Girls Get Their Period?
Most girls get their first period when they’re around 12. But getting it any time between age 10 and 15 is OK. Every girl’s body has its own schedule.
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. This discharge usually begins about 6 months to a year before a girl gets her first period.
