Dads, Your Daughter's First Period Doesn’t Have to Be Awkward—Here's How to Help

There's no excuse for being ill-informed about your daughter's health and well-being as a dad. Here are the best ways to ...
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The Best First Period Kit Is the One You Make Yourself. Here’s What to Include.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Nancy Redd Nancy Redd is Wirecutter’s health and grooming writer. Her latest ...
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The new menstruation: Girls are getting their periods earlier and less regularly

Menstruation is a critical indicator of health. Whether and when someone with a uterus gets their period — for the first time, and throughout their life — can reflect not only their reproductive ...
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When did you get your first period? This could be a risk if it starts early or late.

Menstrual Health Tips: When should women have their first period, what health information is related to its timing, and what are the possible risks? Menstrual Health Tips: Menstruation is an important ...
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Does your first period predict perimenopause age?

The age you got your first period, also called menarche, is one of those milestones people remember forever. It feels loaded with meaning, and for good reason. Hormones, growth, fertility, and the ...