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• 2 November 2026 · 5 min readYour first period: when it starts and what to expectMost girls start their periods at about 12, but anywhere from 8 is normal. The signs a first period is coming, what happens during a period, and when to see a GP.
• 2 November 2026 · 6 min readHow late can a period be before you should worry?A few days late is common. What about a week, 35 days or 2 months? What each delay usually means, when to take a test, and when to see a doctor.
• 2 November 2026 · 6 min readLate period but not pregnant? 9 reasons it happensA negative test and still no period? Stress, weight changes, exercise, contraception and PCOS are common reasons. Here's what to check, and when to see a GP.
• 2 November 2026 · 5 min readWhat not to do during your period: 8 mistakes to avoidFrom leaving a tampon in too long to assuming you can't get pregnant, here are 8 common period mistakes, what to do instead, and the symptoms worth seeing a GP about.