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Can getting your first period early lead to early menopause? Here's what experts say

An early first period may be linked to earlier menopause, but experts say it doesn't guarantee it. Here's what current ...
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Does your first period predict perimenopause age?

The age you got your first period, also called menarche, is one of those milestones people remember forever. It feels loaded with meaning, and for good reason. Hormones, growth, fertility, and the ...
The New York Times

The Best First Period Kit Is the One You Make Yourself. Here’s What to Include.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Nancy Redd Nancy Redd is Wirecutter’s health and grooming writer. Her latest ...
Medical Xpress

Grandfather's environmental chemical exposures may influence when girls get first period

"We wanted to explore why this might be happening by looking at how environmental exposures from grandparents can influence when girls get their first period." Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) ...
SheKnows

How to Have the First Period Talk (With Minimal Awkwardness), According to Doctors

Getting your first period can come with a lot of conflicting feelings, from confusion and fear to excitement or relief. Knowing what to expect — as much as is possible — is one thing that can make ...