About Junko Expertise I can answer most questions pertaining to teen health, thought I cannot give medical advice. I can explain medical terminology, describe medical conditions and hopefully help people understand what is going on with their bodies. If I don`t know an answer to a question, being a medical student, I can easily find out the answer since I have many resources I can refer to.
Expert: Junko Date: 9/25/2006 Subject: periods ???
Question hello im 13 and i think i should start my period soon i devoloped breast about a year ago and i have under arm hair and pubic hair i also have viginal disharge i have had it for about a year.When i woke up this morning i felt sick and i had a really bad pain in the back of my left leg also last night a had a stich type pain in the bottom left side of my belly.Do you think my period is near and how long do you reckon it will be before it arrives.
Answer Hi Becky,
Yes, I think you will probably start having periods in the next year or two. It's possible that your pains are associated with a period that's about to start, but it could also be purely coincidental. In general, there aren't really any specific signs that indicate that a period is about to start for sure. I know it's difficult, but you're just going to have to be patient. Knowing when your mom or sisters (if you have any) started their periods might give you an idea of when you might get yours.
