Is it normal to get your period when your 11 years old?

Most girls get their first period when they’re around 12. But getting it any time between age 10 and 15 is OK.

Can my 11 year old get her first period?

For most girls, their first menstrual period, or menarche (say: MEH-nar-kee), begins about 2 years after she first starts to get breasts. For most girls this is around age 12. But it can be as early as age 8 or as late as 15.

Why did I start my period at 11 years?

If a girl starts menstruation at a young age, it’s usually because the hormones in her body responsible for puberty are being produced earlier.

What are the signs my 11 year old 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 long does a first period last for an 11 year old?

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

What color is your first period blood?

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.

How long does your first period last for a 11 year old?

How old do girls have to be to get their period?

Girls have started getting their first period earlier than in the past, so now it’s considered “normal” for girls to get their period between 9 and 14 years old, says Maureen Whelihan, M.D., an…

Why do some girls get their period a little early?

Having the right amount of body fat is critical to producing the hormones that lead to your first cycle, which is why girls tend to put on a little weight before they have their menarche, she says. A higher-than-average weight can also cause girls to get their period earlier than usual, says Shepherd.

Is it normal for a girl to have an irregular period?

For example, a girl might get her period after 24 days one month and after 42 days the next. These are called irregular periods. Irregular periods are very common, especially in a girl’s first few years of getting her period.

How can you tell when a girl is on 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.