Just like your first kiss, it’s very hard to forget the first day of your first period. And no matter how much you try to black out the memory of the panic attacks you got, it’s best not to forget your first period. Or at least the age at which you first got it. Turns out the age of your first period has a lot to say about your health and how it can influence it down the road. Here are 5 things it can reveal about your future health! 1. It Affects Your Weight When you get your menstruation for the first time, the process of it is known as ‘menarche’ ( 1 ). Now most girls usually get their first period between the ages of 11 and 14. However, if you get it earlier than that, chances are, you might gain weight in early adulthood and even suffer from obesity later on, according to researchers ( 2 ). Scientists believe that the early onset of the first period is linked to a higher BMI in childhood. Besides, children who are obese are likely to remain obese even after they achieve adulth...
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