How do you know if your daughter is about to start her period?

Although there's no one right age for a girl to get her period, there are some clues that it will start soon. Typically, 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.

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What are the signs of your first period coming soon?

Leading up to your first period, you may notice these symptoms:
  • Cramping (pain or achiness in your belly, back or legs).
  • Bloating (your belly feels full or swollen).
  • Tender or sore breasts (chest).
  • Breakouts (acne/pimples flare-up).
  • Mood swings.
  • Fatigue (tiredness).

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How can I tell if my daughter will get her period soon?

Key signs that your daughter is about to start her period
  • Spotting of blood.
  • Bloating.
  • Mood changes.
  • Abdominal and back cramping.
  • Tender and fuller (engorged) breasts.
  • Nausea.
  • Acne breakouts.

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How soon after pubic hair will period start?

Pubic hair – Once her pubic hair starts growing, you can expect her period to develop in one to two years. It may begin soft and thin but it will become courser and thicker towards the end of puberty.

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What will my daughters first period look like?

Your first period should last anywhere from 2 to 7 days. It may be very light, with just a few spots of brownish blood. Or it may start and end more brownish, but be brighter red on heavier flow days.

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Prepare your daughter for her first menstruation

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How do I prepare my daughter for her first period?

  1. Treat a period like other developmental milestones. ...
  2. Reassure your daughter it won't hurt too much. ...
  3. Don't assume your daughter knows everything. ...
  4. Your daughter's period will come when she's ready, even if it's earlier or later than her friends. ...
  5. Don't wait until a girl starts her period to show her how pads work.

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How do you tell if a girl is on her period?

What are some of the signs and symptoms of a normal menstrual cycle?
  1. Abdominal cramps. Abdominal, or menstrual, cramps are also called primary dysmenorrhea. ...
  2. Breakouts. Menstruation-related breakouts are fairly common. ...
  3. Tender breasts. ...
  4. Fatigue. ...
  5. Bloating. ...
  6. Bowel issues. ...
  7. Headache. ...
  8. Mood swings.

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What does pre period look like?

Most women produce just under a teaspoon, or 4 milliliters, of white or clear discharge every day. Discharge before a period tends to be cloudy or white, due to the increased presence of progesterone, a hormone involved in both the menstrual cycle and pregnancy.

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What are the 5 stages of puberty?

Understanding the Five Tanner Stages of Puberty
  • Tanner stage 1, when hormones are hard at work behind the scenes.
  • Tanner stage 2, when the first physical signs of puberty occur.
  • Tanner stage 3, the growth spurt stage.
  • Tanner stage 4, the continuation of development.
  • Tanner stage 5, the final stage.

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Is 9 years old too early for period?

Most young people will have their first periods when they're between 11 and 14½, but anywhere from 9-16 years is considered normal. Periods are likely to start soon if your child has: had a major growth spurt. grown some underarm and pubic hair.

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What are the first signs of puberty in a girl emotionally?

Mood swings are a normal part of puberty

Your child may have strong emotions that they've never experienced before. It's common for them to feel confused, scared or angry and not know why. They also might be more sensitive and become more easily upset than usual.

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What is the highest age to hit puberty?

The average age for girls to start puberty is 11, while for boys the average age is 12. But it's perfectly normal for puberty to begin at any point between the ages of 8 and 13 in girls and 9 and 14 in boys.

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What is the hardest age in puberty?

According to a new survey of parents, age 15 is the hardest age to deal with.

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What happens 3 days before period?

PMS symptoms tend to peak 2-3 days before a woman's period starts, and tend to resolve within 3-4 days of the period starting. This is due to the increase of progesterone, and decrease of estrogen, during the luteal phase. Symptoms begin to resolve as progesterone falls.

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What is a girl's first period called?

Your first menstrual period is called menarche. It usually happens around age 12. But it may start earlier or later. Your period is a part of your menstrual cycle.

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How long should my daughter's first period last?

When you first start having your period, it may last only a few days. Your first few periods may be very light. You may only see a few spots of reddish brown blood. Anywhere from 2 to 7 days is normal.

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What to say to your daughter when she gets her first period?

4 things to discuss with your daughter about her periods
  • Explain what's going on in her body. Explain to your daughter that these body changes are completely normal. ...
  • Tell her how often to expect a period. ...
  • Discuss the practical aspects of having a period. ...
  • Explain period symptoms and pain.

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What age dies puberty stop?

At what age does puberty stop? It can take up to 20 years of age for all the changes that happen during puberty to take place. Puberty doesn't happen all at once — it happens in stages.

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At what age puberty hits a girl?

Most females will start puberty when they're 8 to 13 years old, and most males will start between 9 and 14. But it can also be normal to start earlier or later. Hormones from the brain trigger the start of puberty.

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What age is hardest to parent?

Age 8 Is the Hardest Age to Parent, According to Parent Poll.

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Why are girls hitting puberty so early?

Researchers and physicians hypothesized about possible causes for the increase in early puberty, such as increasing rates of obesity; greater exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in food, plastics, and personal-care products; and stressful or abusive home environments.

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What foods cause early puberty?

Higher total protein, animal protein and meat intake in children ages 3 to 7 have been associated with earlier onset of menstruation. High protein intake elevates IGF-1 levels and promotes growth, which could accelerate the onset of puberty.

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What race hits puberty first?

African-American and Hispanic girls tend to reach puberty earlier than their white counterparts, research shows.

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What are the 5 signs of puberty for girls?

Some of these changes include: bone growth; getting taller; making hormones in the adrenal glands and ovaries; growing pubic hair, underarm hair, and breasts; and the start of regular, monthly menstrual bleeding. Ultitmately puberty causes the girl to become fertile and release eggs regularly.

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Does puberty hit before period?

A girl's period, also known as menstruation, begins about 2 to 2½ years after her first signs of puberty. Breast development is usually the first sign of puberty, but sometimes pubic hair comes first. Girls usually get their first periods between the ages of 8 and 15.

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