Age at which U.S. women had their first period 2023

Published by Statista Research Department, Feb 19, 2024

A survey from 2023 found that around a quarter of U.S. women reported they were 12 years old when they had their first period. This statistic shows the age at which women in the United States reported having their first period, as of 2023.

Age at which women in the United States reported having their first period as of 2023

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Release date

May 2023

Region

North America, United States

Survey time period

March 7 to 12, 2023

Number of respondents

2,000 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Supplementary notes

Original question: "How old were you when you had your first period?"

Among women who have ever had a period

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