You might start bloating, (I did) but some people don't. You will get cramps and head aches, and you will discharge. You will probably be 12 or 13, but some people don't get it until they're 16, or as early as 8!
I know it's embarrassing, but I did it. Ask you mom or your older sister when they started their period. I asked my older sister, but it wasn't so direct, I kinda joked about it because I was embarrassed.
For more answers go to beinggirl.com It's a great website. I go there all the time. It will definitely help you for more period questions, questions about maturing/growing up, and more.
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Some girls start their first period at 8 or 9 years old, while others don't start it until they're 15 or 16. The average age is 12 or 13. The best way to figure out when you may start menstruating is to look for other signs of development, and ask your mom or older sister when they started their first period. First, your breasts will start to develop, and hair may begin to grow in the pubic area (between your legs) and in your armpits. During this time you may notice a whitish discharge from your vagina. This is normal. A few months after that, you'll likely start your first period. When it actually begins, you might feel dampness on your underwear, which is probably a few drops of blood.