And as they enter puberty, girls should get preventive checkups to learn about their reproductive health in a confidential setting, the doctors add. Girls are 12-13 years old, on average, when they get their first menstrual period (menarche), the committees note. That average age hasn't changed much in 30 years, though black girls go through menarche five months earlier than they did 30 years ago, according to the committees.
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bridge (brÄ­j) n. An anatomical structure resembling a bridge or span. The upper part of the ridge of the nose formed by the nasal bones. A fixed or removable replacement for one or several but not all of the natural teeth, usually anchored at each end to a natural tooth.