What is a period for boys?

If you’re a parent or caretaker of a child entering the tween years, you likely have a lot on your mind. Social media. Middle school.

My daughter got her period at 10 will she still grow

And, of course, puberty.

For girls and kids with female anatomy, one of the biggest puberty milestones is their first period, or as doctors call it, “menarche.” Even if you haven’t heard the word “menarche” since sixth-grade health class, you can still help prepare your child for her first period.

Keep reading to learn the most important things you need to know about menstruation.

At what age do children start their period?

Girls typically get their first period between ages 10 and 16. Most kids — 98% — get their first period before they turn 15.

Asma Chattha, M.B.B.S., a Mayo Clinic pediatrician and chair of the Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Reproductive Health, says, “Each child has a ‘set point’ based on both genetic and environmental factors that determine when they will have their first menstrual period.

While family history is important, body build, athletic activity or chronic

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