A new study out of Brazil links early or late menstruation onset to health struggles later in life. How the timing of your first period can influence your risk of obesity, high blood pressure and ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Key Takeaways Breast development usually starts about two years before the first ...

Prevent early periods in girls: As age increases, many stages come into life. Children also start becoming young after puberty. There was a time when girls' periods used to start at the age of 12-13 ...

Girls who grow up eating a healthier diet than their peers may be less likely to get their first menstrual periods at an earlier age — regardless of height or body mass index — a new study suggests.

The age of one's first period can predict their health in the future. (lastudio87 / Getty Images) For girls, starting their period is inevitable. But the age when a child’s period begins, called ...

We often hear about parents having “the sex talk,” but there shouldn’t be just one talk. Sex talks should be ongoing, and age-appropriate, so children are informed and aware. Our children should ...

Your period could be crampin’ your style — and your future health. Girls are reaching puberty faster than previous generations, a phenomenon perplexing researchers. The average age of the start of ...

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 ...