how old you get your period
1 Women can get their first periods as early as eight and as old as 16. 2  Most usually get theirs around the age of 11 or 12. 3  Women usually get their periods about two years after they begin developing breasts. 4  You may notice a thick, white discharge in your underpants up to 6 months before getting your first period.
Although a lot of girls get their first period between 11 and 13 years old, you could get yours anywhere between 9 and 16. How do you know itâs on its way? Watch for these signs. Puberty in itself is a big sign that your first periodâs on its way. Here are a few to look out for, too: 1  Developing breast buds: It can take three to four years for your breasts to then fully develop, but you can expect your period about two years after your breasts start developing.