When did your period start?

Question

My Pediatrician said the average age is 9 and I'm about to be 11

Answer 1

13 you dont want it

Answer 2

Woah avg. age is not 9. Average age is like 13.

I started mine on my 13th birthday.

wierd huh?

Answer 3

So have you had your period or not? I'm confused. I was under the previous impression that the average age is 12-13. I got mine two months ago (I'm 12).  

Answer 4

I got mine when i was 11, although i wish it would have waited it isn't as fun as some people make it =)

Answer 5

I started nine!!

Crazy!! :]

Answer 6

12 and a  half for me

Answer 7

I started mine when I was 10. The only time you need to worry about it is if you haven't started it when you turn 16, then you need to see a doctor.

Answer 8

its different 4 everyone...i got mine when i was 13..so you never really know

Answer 9

I was very active in gymnastics and cheerleading and I didn't start until I was 14.  No matter what anyone says it's better that way!  You'll see once it finally starts!

Answer 10

ill let u know when it happens

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good luck hun

Answer 11

i was 11 i am still 11. it just started last month.

Answer 12

I started when i was 11.. but only 1 month away from being 12.

I'd say the average age is 11-15

but some people start at 9.

Answer 13

13

Answer 14

I got mine when i was 13. Its normal for an early age to start at 9. If you dont have it by 16, go to a doctor.  

Answer 15

I dont think the average age is 9. It think it is quite rare to get it that early. Maybe between 12-17? But can be earlier or later.

Answer 16

In general, the puberty and the menstrual cycle are genetically and hormonally determined and different girls can have different development. In different countries periods are starting at 11-17 (depending on physical development, hormones, genetics, country location, etc). It is very personal and pre-menstrual "signals" (strange discharges, breast tense, abdomen pain, etc.) can come 1-2 days or 2-3 months or 11-12 months in advance. Some girls don’t have any pre-menstruation "signals".  It depends how sensitive are you and how fast your hormones will jump up. Just don't be stressed because stress itself could make a delay. Everything has it’s time. Discover more in

Answer 17

my first period started on saturday and i am 15

you can start anywhere between the ages of 8-17

so i doubt the average is 9.

Answer 18

I started when I was 11 and my daughter started when she was 11. My sister didnt start until she was 14.

Answer 19

lol.. i started at the "average" age (though i doubt it really is the average age) 9 years old~

Answer 20

13. it can be ages 9-16

Answer 21

Im 10 and I haven't got it but it Hurts!!!  

Answer 22

I was 14 and my mom was 13, to answer if your period will be close look at what age your mom was when she had hers, it most likely will be around there. I heard that the average age to get your period is between the ages of 8 and 13.  

Answer 23

i don't think thats the average age but if it is then don't worry becuz i am 13 and i haven't started my period.  I think the average age is 12-13.  If you start to see discharge in your underwear and start to have cramps that means your period could be starting very soon so be ready.

Hope I helped :)

Answer 24

I started a week before my 12th birthday.

People start usually between ages 9-16. If you're 16 and it still hasn't come, you need to see a gynecologist.

If your pediatrician actually thinks everyone should have started at age 9, i suggest finding another one.

Answer 25

for me 13