The youngest girl to have a menstrual period is typically around 8-12 years old, with the average age being around 12. Menarche, the first menstrual period, is influenced by various factors including genetics, nutrition, and overall health. It is important to note that individual variations exist, and factors such as stress or medical conditions can also impact the timing of menarche.
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Lina Medina is the youngest recorded example of premature menarch, as she reportedly began menstruation at the age of 3 years (the lowest normal age is considered 8). Lina was born in 1933.
She is also the youngest person ever to give birth. She was 5 years and 8 months old when she gave birth to a baby boy, Gerardo, on May 14, 1939. Gerardo grew up thinking that his mother was actually his sister, and learned the truth at age 10. He had a mostly normal life, but died at the age of 40 years.
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