At what age does a girl get her first period?How long does a woman have periods?

Answer 1

It can start as early as 8 years old, but that's very rare. If it doesn't start by the time a girl is 16, she needs to see a doctor. It continues until menopause, which causes the woman to stop getting her periods and can occur in her 40s or 50s. It's extremely rare for menopause to happen in a womans 30s, but not impossible.

You're more likely to menstruate on about the same schedule as your mother. Starting at around the same age (maybe a little earlier), going through menopause at around the same age, with a period that is like hers in terms of how often it happens, how long it lasts, how heavy it is, and whether you get cramps or other symptoms.

Answer 2

The average age of the first period is about 12 years old. As far as how long not sure if you mean how long a period lasts or when menopause occurs. A period last 5-7 days, and menopause begins on the average around age 50, though some women stop menstruating in their mid-40s, and others continue well into their mid-50s.

Answer 3

A girl gets her first period between the age of 9 years to 15 years old. A period can last from 3 to 7 days depends on each person, and is going to be mentruating once a month until she is in the mid- fourties or 50st.

Answer 4

all girls are different but between 10 and 17 yrs
and a period lasts about 3 to 5 days

Answer 5

On avg. 11-16 yrs old. There have been reports of women having periods beyond 90.

Answer 6

I got mine when I was 11... My period usually lasts 7 days. My female family members all told me between 5-7 days..

Answer 7

it depends on the girl and her body