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It's hard to believe there was a time when I couldn't wait to get my first period. I didn't care that it meant I'd bleed for days on end and be forced to wear one of those diaper-like pads. My older ...

We spoke to three women’s wellness advocates, who opened up about their first menstrual experience and what resources are needed to help today’s young women.

Did you know that a girl’s first period, known as menarche, is an indicator of her long-term hormonal health and future fertility? Sounds surprising, doesn’t it? While many women rarely think about ...

Most females have their first period around 2 years after breast development and other signs of puberty begin. For some, the first period may be light and start gradually with some spotting or brown ...

First period or menarche is an important milestone for a young girl. It signifies the culmination of changes that she has been experiencing for the past 2-5 years as her young child-like body ...

Anna Lee Beyer writes about mental health, relationships, parenting, and books for Huffington Post, Romper, Slate, Glamour, Parents, and others. A first menstrual cycle usually occurs between the ages ...

I know exactly how old I was when I got my first period. I was in 6th grade, so I was 11. I don't remember much about the first glimpse of scarlet in my underwear. I'm sure I was upset, frightened, ...

Puberty often begins at around 11 years old, although anywhere between about 8 and 14 is considered within the typical range. One of the hallmarks of puberty is getting a first period or beginning ...