What happens right before your first period?

What happens right before your first period?

A good sign you're getting close to the time when your first period will arrive is if you notice a discharge coming from your vagina. It might be thin and slightly sticky or thick and gooey, and can be clear to white or off-white in color. Usually, this happens about 6 months before you get your first period.

How much do you have to weigh to get your first period?

Most girls get their first period between the ages of 9 and 16. It follows the development of breasts, hips, waist, pubic hair and a growth spurt. As a rule of thumb, most girls weigh at least 100 pounds before beginning menstruation. If you've gone through most of those changes, your first period is on its way.

How long should my daughter’s first period last?

Typically, your first period will last from two to seven days and it may be very light, perhaps just spots of blood.