I am 14 years old and I still haven't started my period is that normal? Please Help!
2006-08-10 03:54:26 · 12 answers · asked by Isabella 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It will likely come very soon. It all depends on what stage in the Tanner Scale the girl is at.
For example, in Tanner 1, Prepubertal, her height increases at basal rate 5-6 cm/year; her breasts are Papilla elevation only; and her pubic hair is villus hair only (no coarse, pigmented hair). In Tanner 2, between ages 9-11 or so, her height begins increasing at an accelerated rate (7-8 cm/year); her breast buds are palpable and areolae enlarged; and her pubic Hair is minimally course and pigmented, mainly on the labia. In Tanner 3, at about 10-12 yrs. old, her height increases at peak rate of 8 cm/year, breast contours are elevated and areolae enlarged, dark, coarse, curly hair spreads over the mons pubis. Some - not all - may also begin to develop acne. In Tanner 4, at about 12-13 yrs. old, her height slows to an increase of about 7 cm/year, areolae forms secondary mound on breasts, public hair may be of adult quality, but no spread to junction of medial thigh with perineum. Menstruation may begin.
In the final stage, Tanner 5, between 12-16 yrs. old, there will be no further height increases (after 16), the breast has adult contour and the areola recess to general contour of breast, the pubes have adult distribution of hair spreading to the medial thigh (but not up linea alba). If menstruation has not already begun, it should happen in this stage, barring any disorders that would otherwise delay it further.
Hope that helps.
2006-08-10 04:00:15 · answer #1 · answered by Endo 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
it is definitely normal... No single girl has the same body. Biological system is unique in everyone. Starting of menstrual period depends on lots of factors, for example genetic, your lifestyle including what you eat. someone has it started very early and some very late. if you are still worried about it then refer to a doctor. take care.
2006-08-10 04:05:27 · answer #2 · answered by curlie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally normal! Did you know some gymnasts don't get their period until they're 18? It depends on your body and your hormones. It will start when the time is right. For now enjoy being blood-free! ^_~
2006-08-10 03:59:56 · answer #3 · answered by captain_siv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's perfectly normal, especially if you're skinny. If you have other signs of puberty (breasts, even if they're small), hairy underarms and pubic area (even if it's just some), then you're developing. If no signs whatsoever have appeared, then see a doctor. If you have signs of puberty, then be patient. It's still normal to not get your period until you're 17. If you haven't got them by then, then see a doctor.
2006-08-10 04:04:04 · answer #4 · answered by cjsmommy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was fourteen when I started, or almost anyway. If you are concerned then see a doctor about it. It could just be that your body isn't ready yet.
Anyway, the best thing is to seek a medical opinion. They are the only ones that can tell you for sure.
Good luck
2006-08-10 04:01:05 · answer #5 · answered by Amanda S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, people get it at different times. I got mine when i was 10, but my two best friens, one of them got it when they were 6, and the other when they were 16, so just wait. It´ll come, not that its a happy feeling or anything. lol.
2006-08-10 04:00:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes everyone starts a different times.
2006-08-10 07:26:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I was 16. Ask mom when she started you will likely follow the family trend.
2006-08-10 04:02:29 · answer #8 · answered by Beth 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sure its normal, every woman's body is different I didnt start mine til I was almost 16.
2006-08-10 04:00:29 · answer #9 · answered by mscheif29 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I got mine when I was 12. And honey its not like us ladies like to have it! enjoy being blood free
2006-08-10 05:47:50 · answer #10 · answered by popgoestheweasel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋