Over the last 55 years, young girls in the US have been getting their first periods earlier and earlier. Nowadays, the average age is roughly 12. Some girls may menstruate as early as 8, according to ...

A new study out of Brazil links early or late menstruation onset to health struggles later in life. How the timing of your first period can influence your risk of obesity, high blood pressure and ...

Girls who grow up eating a healthier diet than their peers may be less likely to get their first menstrual periods at an earlier age — regardless of height or body mass index — a new study suggests.

Eating a healthy diet as a child is linked to girls having their first menstrual period at an older age than those who consumed a less healthy diet, according to a new study. The findings remained ...

Menstrual Health Tips: When should women have their first period, what health information is related to its timing, and what are the possible risks? Menstrual Health Tips: Menstruation is an important ...

For girls, starting their period is inevitable. But the age when a child’s period begins, called menarche, can tell them a little about their health later in life. Menarche that begins “anytime ...

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.

Jada Pickett talks with the founder of PeriodT Kit, the heart-and-soul behind a brand on a mission- Lhyn Smith. Her mission is to make that milestone first period moment for girls aged 8-13 less scary ...

Your period could be crampin’ your style — and your future health. Girls are reaching puberty faster than previous generations, a phenomenon perplexing researchers. The average age of the start of ...