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First period or Menarche – is a biological process that is a result of reaching puberty for every girl. It is an indication that your body is now capable of reproduction. Puberty is the phase of your life when your body transitions from that of a girl to that of a young woman. It is accompanied by several changes. On the outside, you will begin to notice hair starting to grow under your arms and around your pubic area and your breasts will begin to develop. On the inside, due to the release of female hormones oestrogen and progesterone, you start getting your periods. For most girls, the first period arrives at around 12 years of age. However, everybody is different and grows at a different pace. Some girls start getting their periods as early as 8 years while for others it can start as late as 15 years. Either way, it is completely normal and no cause for concern