At what age do children start menstruation?

Most mothers are very concerned about their daughters' physical development, because girls will have menstruation after entering the stage of physical development, but because each girl's physical constitution is different, the time of menstruation is also different. For most girls, menstruation is within a certain age range. So, at what age do children start menstruating?

1. At what age do children start menstruating?

The normal development of a little girl is that her breasts begin to develop at around the age of 10, and she starts menstruating at the age of 12 or 13. The best age for menarche is around 13 and a half years old. If she starts menstruating before the age of 10, it is considered precocious puberty and she needs to cooperate with a doctor to check and take treatment. She should pay more attention to rest, avoid excessive fatigue, and increase nutrition.

2. How can parents educate their children about their first menstrual period?

1. Provide girls with sex education and other related knowledge in advance

Nowadays, many girls already have their periods in the 5th or 6th grade. At this time, parents should begin to teach their children sex education and other related knowledge when they are in grades 4 or 5, and tell their children that this is a sign of entering puberty, which every girl has to go through.

2. Let children develop good habits of paying attention to hygiene

After a girl has her period, mothers should not only provide relevant education to let the child know thoroughly what menstruation is, but also relieve their own nervousness. In normal times, children must develop good habits of paying attention to hygiene, using hygienic and high-quality sanitary napkins, and avoiding bacterial infections and gynecological diseases.

3. Tell your children some precautions during menstruation

Many girls experience dysmenorrhea, abdominal pain, etc. when they have their first menstrual period. Mothers should tell their children that this is a normal phenomenon and not to be too nervous. You can apply a hot towel to your abdomen, take a hot bath, drink brown sugar water, etc. In addition, during menstruation, you should avoid prolonged contact with cold water, eating raw or cold food, etc.