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How long after you get pubic hair will your period start?

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Periods : Usually fine pubic hair and breast develop around same time and periods start 2-3 yrs after breast development. http://patient.info/doctor/normal-and-abnormal-puberty

Answered 3/22/2020

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Puberty sequencing: The adrenal gland initiates pubic and axillary hair. Breast budding also precedes period initiation. Once the puberty sequence is started a period starts in 12 to 24 months between the ages 10 and 14 normally.

Answered 11/13/2018

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I'm just wondering, if you start puberty (breasts, pubic hair, armpit/ leg hair etc) will you start your period?

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