When should women have their first period, what health information is related to its timing, and what are the possible risks?

Kangana Ranaut recalled her first period, calling it a shocking, overwhelming moment that left her scared, emotional, and unsure of what was happening.

Many breastfeeding women have their first period around six months postpartum, though there’s a wide range of normal, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Some ...