I'm 12 and I haven't started my period. Like i have bled twice but it's really irregular. Is this normal? Should I have already started? I've already talked to my mom she said I was normal I think she was saying that to make me feel better!
2006-06-17 06:16:42 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
You are normal. If this were abnormal, your mother would be taking you to the doctor. In the beginning, periods can be very irregular. In fact, they can be this way throughout your teens. When I was younger, mine came between 25 and 35 days apart once they got going. In the very beginning (I was 11), they were even more sporadic.
Have your mother buy you a book about the changes your body is going through to help you know what to expect and why everything is happening the way that it is. Not only will this make you feel better, it will also give you a point of reference to know when something is NOT normal and when you should go to a doctor.
A good one might be:
What's Happening to My Body? Book for Girls : A Growing Up Guide for Parents and Daughters (Paperback) by Lynda Madaras
2006-06-17 06:32:38 · answer #1 · answered by neanah_e 4 · 7⤊ 1⤋
If you're really thin, your low body fat percentage will make your periods more irregular. If not, it may still take a year for it to get on a normal schedule. Mine was really light and irregular when I started; I didn't even need a tampon most of the time. Often it was just spotting and I could wear just a pantyliner. If you still don't feel good about it, go to a doctor for a professional opinion.
2006-06-17 06:25:07 · answer #2 · answered by Sara B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Menarche is another name for the beginning of menstruation. In the United States, the average age a girl starts menstruating is 12. However, this does not mean that all girls start at the same age. A girl can begin menstruating anytime between the ages of 8 and 16. Menstruation will not occur until all parts of a girl's reproductive system have matured and are working together.
2006-06-17 06:38:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, your mom is right. When you're 12, it's normal if the period is irregular, because the body didn't really adjust its self jet. But after about 4 years, you'll see that it comes very regularly.
2006-06-17 06:24:00 · answer #4 · answered by Girly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are completely normal, I didn't start having a period until I was almost 13 (like 3 days before my birthday!), and I had friends that started even later than that. I know it sucks when it seems like you are the only one that doesn't have one yet, but I promise it will come soon enough. And after a while you will probably wish it hadn't! :) Good luck to you, and don't worry.
2006-06-17 06:21:11 · answer #5 · answered by chelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Girl... i didn't get my period until this year and i'm 16! i saw a genecolist and she said until the age of 18 it's normal not to get your period for the first time. My mom was worried too, but thats what mom do. Just be lucky you don't have it yet... cause it really sucks.
2006-06-17 07:36:04 · answer #6 · answered by Nikki121 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal for when girls start their period for it to be irregular. And I didn't get my period until I was 13, so don't feel like you're abnormal because you haven't gotten it yet.
2006-06-17 06:21:26 · answer #7 · answered by POOF 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is normal....girls start at different ages....I was 13 and my sister was almost 15! I had some irregular bleeding only one day....and didn't fully start my cycle til about 4 months later.....I'm guessing its just right around the corner for you.....and your mom was right!
2006-06-17 06:22:06 · answer #8 · answered by caramelqueen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal. As long as you get your period through the ages o 9-18 you are fine. It will then take about three years for your period to regulate itself.
2006-06-17 14:37:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, its normal. Your period is supposed to be irregular at the beginning. Your body needs to adjust to it thats why it is irregular. Thats how mine was when i first got it. Trust me its not great it sucks hope that helps.
2006-06-17 06:20:25 · answer #10 · answered by . 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋