When Will I Get My First Period Quiz

Are you curious about when you might experience your first period? If so, you’re not alone. As you transition into adolescence, your body undergoes various changes, including the onset of puberty. Our ‘When Will I Get My First Period Quiz’ helps you estimate when you might expect your first period based on various factors and symptoms.

We understand that puberty can be confusing and stressful, so our quiz is designed to provide accurate information in a fun and engaging way. We’ll explore common symptoms associated with puberty, such as breast development and changes in body hair, to help you determine where you are in your puberty journey.

Our quiz is an excellent resource for anyone curious about their first period or simply looking to understand better the changes happening in their body. Whether you’re anxious or want to be prepared, our quiz can help provide the necessary information. Let’s get started!

What is the period?

The period, also called menstruation, is a bleeding that comes out of the vagina.  The blood comes from the uterus and indicates the shedding of the uterine lining. Normally, this bleeding lasts between three and seven days. It is a completely normal process and a sign of your health and the maturity of your body.

When young girls reach their sexually mature stage, the body begins to produce sex hormones. Hormones are messenger substances that are produced in the body. Together with other systems, they control and regulate the entire organism. The female follicle hormones (estrogens) cause egg maturation and thus determine when menstruation occurs.

Talking to your mother is always a good idea. She can tell you what it was like and give you some good advice. If you don’t want to talk to your mom, you may have an older sister, aunt, cousin, or friend. They will definitely help you!

When do girls get their first period?

Girls usually get their first period between the ages of 11 and 17 (the average age is about 12.5 years.) – an already significant age difference, yet everyone fits in. The first period marks the last part of puberty, which begins with the growth of the breasts and pubic hair.

It is usually not serious if you have not had a period by the age of 16. Nevertheless, you should consult your doctor or, even better, a gynecologist.

Menstrual bleeding accompanies mature women from their first period (menarche) until menopause (climacteric) at 45 to 55. During pregnancy, the period stops.

Tip: Keep a sanitary pad in your bag so your period won’t be an unpleasant surprise.

Do you notice when it’s time?

A girl’s first period doesn’t usually come out of the blue. There are signs. After the age of 10, a lot of things change in a young girl’s body – before the first menstruation arrives:

• The breasts begin to form.
• The first underarm and vaginal hair grow.
• Some girls develop vaginal discharge (a clear, white, or off-white fluid from your vagina.).

This fluid is an entirely natural discharge from the vagina that can start about one to two years before the first period. Vaginal discharge is a sign that the reproductive organs have already become active and that the first egg follicles are already maturing in the ovaries.

How often does the period occur?

Menstruation occurs once a month for three to seven days. There is usually a break of 24 days between the individual bleeding. However, this is different for every woman. The days of menstruation and the subsequent break until the next bleeding are called the (menstrual) cycle.

A typical cycle lasts between 21 and 35 days. Especially the first cycles are often still very irregular. This is normal. After a few months, however, a regularity sets in. If you note down the days of your period in a calendar, you will soon recognize your personal cycle and can easily calculate when your next period will occur.

What happens in the body?

With the beginning of puberty, the girl’s internal sex organs mature; the uterus, two ovaries, and two fallopian tubes.

The ovaries perform two tasks:

• The production of the female sex hormones estrogen and progestin;
• The maturation of eggs;

In each menstrual cycle, one egg matures. It becomes larger and larger in the process. During this maturation, estrogens are produced first. These ensure that the lining of the uterus is built up. After about two weeks (the middle of the menstrual cycle), ovulation occurs. The matured egg is released from the ovary into a fallopian tube during this process. This has the task of transporting the egg into the uterus.

The ovary now begins to produce mainly progestin. This hormone initially causes further thickening of the uterine lining. If the egg traveling through the fallopian tube is fertilized by male sperm, the fertilized egg settles into the lining of the uterus – this is the beginning of pregnancy.

If fertilization does not occur, the ovary stops producing progestin. Due to the reduction of progestin, the lining of the uterus starts to thin and peel off. This is precisely the time when you have your period. After that, the processes described begin all over again.

The more informed, the better.

Among female friends, in particular, there are many wild ‘facts’ about menstruation. For example: ‘You can feel when the menstrual blood flows out and can simply suppress this – like the urge to urinate,’ ‘After puberty, menstruation stops again,’ ‘The period lasts permanently for three weeks a month’ or ‘Period pains are hereditary.’ Most of these false facts are quickly dispelled. And in general, the better informed a girl is, the less tense she is about her period.

Disclaimer

Please note that this quiz is not a substitute for medical advice, and if you have any concerns about your menstrual health, you should speak to a healthcare provider.