Breast development usually starts about two years before the first period. Emotional changes and mood swings can occur just before the period. Growth spurts and pubic hair growth are early signs of ...

The onset of menstruation is a pivotal moment for young girls, heralding a time of significant physical and emotional growth.

Having periods is normal, but talking about it with your kid might not be. Here's how to do it right, according to doctors.

For girls, starting their period is inevitable. But the age when a child’s period begins, called menarche, can tell them a little about their health later in life. Menarche that begins “anytime ...