Question 1

at what age do girls generally get their first period?

Accepted Answer

Onset of menses?: Normal” puberty onset can range from ages 8-13 and takes, on average, 1.5-6 years to complete. Good documentation exists to establish that the average age of first menstruation in White U.S. girls has declined by several years, to an average of 13 years of age.  It is not usually concerning for a girl not to have her first period until she reaches the age of 16 years.

Question 2

what age do most girls have their first period?

Accepted Answer

Varies, average 12yo: The start of cycles is called menarche.Girls experience menarche at different ages. Factors such as race, stress, diet, genetics and weight (bmi) are all factors involved. The average age of menarche is about 12.5 years in the usa. If no cycle beyond 16 years of age, the delay is referred to as primary amenorrhea.This requires an evaluation of anatomy as well as hormonal blood tests.

Question 3

please describe the normal age for girls to start her first period?

Accepted Answer

11 to 13 years old: Menarche usually occurs between ages 11 & 13 in the us. However for some their period could start as early as age 9 & for others not until 16. Before you have a period, you will have noticed breast development, pubic hair & white to yellowish vaginal discharge. Before the first period a girl may feel bloated, develop cramps in legs or abdomen & feel moody (depressed or anxious).

Question 4

how long is a girls first period?

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Varies: The first period can last less than a day or off and on for a week.  Then it may not recur for a month or many months.  It takes a while for the cycles, to, regulate, usually up to a year.

Question 5

do girls stop growing after their first period?

Accepted Answer

Menses + 2.5inches: The process is a bit variable but most girls will grow about 2.5 inches (5cm) taller after their first menses. Some get there quicker than others. For most this is 15-16.

Question 6

is it true that girls generally stop growing two years after her first period?

Accepted Answer

Generally, yes.: There is such a wide variation in heights in girls, but generally, by about two years after the first menstrual cycle much of the really rapid growth spurt has occurred. Go to the website: http://www.Cdc.Gov/growthcharts/charts.Htm. Click through until you reach the girls' growth chart of the appropriate age. Plot your daughter's height to age, and you can get a close approximation of final height.

Question 7

how many girls have actually gotten their first period in school and it was visible to others?

Accepted Answer

No numbers!c: Certainly this happens with some frequency but i know of no statistics.  It is an embarrassing situation that should be handled with the utmost compassion and assistance to the young girl.  Education and preparation can prevent this from happening.  The school should have a backup plan to help girls and a phone call to a parent, relative or close friend can assist.  Be understanding and compassion.

Question 8

is dark brown discharge considered a girls first period?

Accepted Answer

Brown discharge: Yes, dark brown discharge can be considered a first period.

Question 9

do  girls have to have discharge right before there first period? or is that just for some?

Accepted Answer

Normal : Sometimes vaginal discharge before or after your period is hormonally related. Decrease or increase of hormones may change the vaginal environment and ph this giving way to change in vaginal flora.

Question 10

when should a girl get her first period? what age, on average?

Accepted Answer

Varies: The common range is 11-13 with some earlier and later. Later than 15 occurs on occasion but i would do a workup on that one for delay.It usually happens about 2.5 years after breast buds begin to show.

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