Does your first period predict perimenopause age?

There is a widespread belief that if you get your period early, your reproductive life will end early, and if you get it late ...
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Age at woman’s first period can offer clues about long-term health risks

SAN FRANCISCO—The age at which a woman has her first period can offer valuable clues about her long-term risk for conditions like obesity, diabetes, heart disease and reproductive health issues, ...
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10 Signs Your Daughter’s First Period Is About to Start

A female’s first menstrual period, known as menarche, occurs during puberty. Menstruation indicates that the body is mature enough for reproduction. About 98% of girls begin their periods by age 15.
Lifehacker

Make This ‘First Period Kit’ for Your Tween

A first menstrual cycle usually occurs between the ages of 10 and 16 with the average age of a first period being 12.4 years old. That’s a pretty wide range, so how do you know when your kid needs ...
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The Best First Period Kit Is the One You Make Yourself. Here’s What to Include.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Nancy Redd Nancy Redd is Wirecutter’s health and grooming writer. Her latest ...