My little sister just turned 14 and she still has not started menstrating yet. She was talking to me about it and I don't know if it's weird or not. I started when I was 12, and that's pretty normal. Are there any indications that would help her know when she is about to start? (That was 10 years ago for me and I just can't remember!)
2006-07-30 18:37:54 · 18 answers · asked by ??? 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Its perfectly normal...don't worry! Some girls start when they r like 17 or 18!! It all depends on the diet, lifestyle....etc.
2006-07-30 18:44:06 · answer #1 · answered by cutegal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Girls start to have their periods (menstruate) around the age of 13, usually about 2 years after the breasts first start to develop, and will continue having periods until the menopause, which occurs, on average, at about the age of 51.
But in either Case the age can vary upon development of girl's body, in some cases it can be as low as 10 years and in some cases it is as high as 17 years of age.
She will start mensturating within some months as her body will grow and she will be fully ready to prepare eggs in her ovary.
You can consult a doctor if it is too late. 14 years is not high age for this.
2006-07-31 01:44:25 · answer #2 · answered by narendra n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is different. I started when I was 8, but my sister didn't get hers until she was 16. If she is really concerned, have her visit a doctor for a check up and a little talk, it might help ease her mind.
I remember when I got mine, I remember the cramps and I got really really bad headaches for about a week before.
2006-07-31 01:42:09 · answer #3 · answered by scare_all 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope everyone is different. She will when her body is ready
Body hair...Hair under the arm and then it's soon after that.
I was 8 1/2 and my sister was 11 maybe she'll start 16....??
2006-07-31 01:39:01 · answer #4 · answered by ▒Яenée▒ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i started at 11 i am 12 now and it is normal
2006-07-31 01:43:18 · answer #5 · answered by angelsbabygurl2006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I wasa 13...but my sister didnt till like 16. Its not unusual!!
One of my friends was like 17, but she did have to go to the doctor, otherwise shes fine!
2006-07-31 01:39:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is different
some guys get rid of their childish voices till they are like15 years old. So im sure only because her menstraction hasn't started there is anything to worry about.
2006-07-31 01:41:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless your sister is underweight and has no other signs of going through puberty (hair, breasts), I wouldn't be too worried. If she doesn't get her period in two years, I would see a doctor.
2006-07-31 01:40:41 · answer #8 · answered by ♪ ♥ ♪ ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not every girl starts her menses at the same time. Has she developed body hair, breasts, etc.?
If she is worried, maybe she could ask your Mother to talk to her doctor.
2006-07-31 01:40:14 · answer #9 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is different and her body is different. As long as she gets her period between the ages of 9-18 she is fine.
2006-07-31 11:44:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋