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Age to start periods?
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Is it normal to have started your periods at 10? I started mine at 10 but all my friends started theirs about 13.Just wandered what were the usual ages at which girls start periods.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.The onset of menstruation, known as menarche, occurs at an average age of 12, but is normal anywhere between 8 and 16. Factors such as heredity, diet and overall health can accelerate or delay the onset of menarche.
The condition precocious puberty has caused menstruation to occur in girls as young as 8 months old. Some women experience their first period in their late teens.
The condition precocious puberty has caused menstruation to occur in girls as young as 8 months old. Some women experience their first period in their late teens.
Joko, you may have missed it on lilminx post (she posted after you) but she is 17. http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Body-and-Soul/Q uestion267048-2.html
such a strange thing to ask or question after 7 years
such a strange thing to ask or question after 7 years
This should be a good website for you, has all about periods etc and there is even a bit where you can get some free Tampax
http://www.beinggirl.co.uk/main/home.php
Says some girls can start as young as 8!
Hope it helps :o)
http://www.beinggirl.co.uk/main/home.php
Says some girls can start as young as 8!
Hope it helps :o)