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.

Most females have their first period around 2 years after breast development and other signs of puberty begin. For some, the first period may be light and start gradually with some spotting or brown ...

Brown discharge from the vagina is a normal occurrence during certain times of the month, such as before or after a period. However, in some cases, brown discharge may be a sign of an underlying ...

When will you get your period after pregnancy? Parents who breastfeed all the time usually don't get their period again until they stop nursing. They may also get their periods if they stop nursing ...

Decoding your vaginal discharge can often feel like reading tea leaves. Each color has its own potential causes, leaving you with plenty of questions as to what it means when you suddenly spot ...

There is unexpectedly large variation in height growth in girls after their first period. Every second girl grows either more or less in length than the 6-8 centimeters that is considered standard.