How do I know when I will get my first period and can I get a date on my calendar?

Okay so predicting your exact first period date is literally impossible because everyone's body is different, but there are definitely signs that it's getting close!

The big signs that your first period is probably coming in the next year or so are when you start feeling your chest and breasts grow bigger, and when you start seeing some discharge, which is like a clear or whitish goo in your underwear. Doctors say that discharge usually starts a few months before your first period. So no, you can't put a date on your calendar, but you can definitely start looking for these signs.

Your first period also usually shows up after you've had a growth spurt, which is when you suddenly shoot up in height. It's like your body is getting ready for a whole new level of growing up! After that growth spurt, and once you start seeing discharge, it's a good idea to have some pads or period underwear ready, just in case.

If you want to get a better idea of how close yours might be, there's a super quick quiz right here on this site: how close is my first period?