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The normal female starts menopause in her 50's. can you tell me at what age the tested/researched women periods started?
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12.5 years: The average age for the onset of menstruation is 12 years and 6 months of age. Some girls/women begin having periods earlier and some later, the average is 12.5 years.
Answered 11/20/2014
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