hi there how horrible believe me i know i was in a bra at 6 and started my periods at the nice old age of 7 i was the only one at school allowed in the teachers toilets and to be honest lost a bit of my child hood through it all i can do now is prey my little one doesnt have to go through the same thing, i'm just hoping the menopause will come just as quickly now...

Hey, my friends daughter had just turned 9 when she started menstrating. Her daughter was pretty cluded up on what was to come as the early start had happened to my friend also. One of the things that concerned my friend was the lack of disposal units at the primary school. The school improved this situation over time.

Breast are are starting point, my own daughter (she is 14 now) started budding at about 9, but did not start menstrating until she was 12. I think the best thing for your friend to do is to ensure her daughter nows what to expect, knowledge is a very powerful thing. Let her know which teacher to approach should she start at school.

Another thing is to note when her daughter is having a couple of off days, you will find over time these may show a pattern, a minor PMS pattern....good luck

i had a bra in year two armpit hair in year three and didnt get my periods til year 7.

its different for everyone but i think anything from 9 - 15 is the norm

It differs from child to child.  The more grown up responsibilities placed on a young child, the more likelihood there is of them starting puberty young.  The opposite is also true, the less grown up responsibilities placed on a child, the later they will start.  This is a generalization, so not 100% accurate because of variables.

For me, I started getting my periods when I was 13, and was considered to be a late bloomer, but my breasts were already fully developed and at a C cup (much to the boys delight! lol).  A girl I knew was 11 and already having her periods, but she didn't start to develope breasts until she was almost 15.

Interesting fact, back in the 'caveperson' days, puberty did start for women at around the age of 8, but back then, life expectancy was about 20-25 years.  Just thought I'd share that trivia with you! lol.

The average age is ment to be about 12yo but it isn't always the case. Some start earlier like 9yo and others like me 18 and 3 months old. So everyone is different. My gf daughter got hers at 9 and wasn't coping well so doc put the child on the mini pill to stop her periods and has now taken her off them bec she is 13yo. Don't know what right or whats wrong or normal or not but i would go and see a GP about it.

Tee

this is an excellent site to have a look at. All about Puberty.

http://kidshealth.org/kid/grow/body_stuff/puberty.html

i was 10 when i got mine.

xoxo

I had my first period at 9... tho I was later with getting my boobs!! lol    but I dotn really know what is normal, Sorry I am not moe help.