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A female’s first menstrual period, known as menarche, occurs during puberty. Menstruation indicates that the body is mature enough for reproduction. About 98% of girls begin their periods by age 15.

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 ...

"Mumma, what happens during periods? Do we wear a diaper?" my youngest cousin, then barely ten years old, innocently asked my aunt. Her question fell amidst amusement and realisation- realisation of ...