She doesn't have her period yet. She is very active in gymnastics though. Are they related?? Thank you. =)
2006-08-20 16:00:59 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I myself was a gymnast, and I was a late bloomer because of it. So it could be just that. However, I suggest a visit to the doctor to be sure.
Take care!
2006-08-20 16:07:28 · answer #1 · answered by argosaries 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some girls are just late bloomers. If you are really concerend you can always take her to the doctor. But more than likely there is nothing to worry about. And some people do believe there is a link between development and gymnastics. It could, I know of a few people who didn't start until they were 16 and had stopped doing the gymnastics.
2006-08-24 05:30:38 · answer #2 · answered by fin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is a direct correlation between being very active in sports (especially gymnastics and track) and delayed or stopping menstrual periods. This is particularly true if she is quite thin, with little "female development" (hips, breasts). The athletics changes the hormone levels, causing the menstrual problems.
If I were you, I would take her to her doctor. Though, if she's in school athletics, she'll need a physical soon.
2006-08-20 16:13:55 · answer #3 · answered by kids and cats 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its ok if she don't yet have a period. periods usually starts at the age 11 to 16. so don't be too nervous about the long days of having no periods. if she still don't have periods until the age of 16,better check a doctor. and gymnastics has nothing to do with her periods.
2006-08-20 16:10:06 · answer #4 · answered by My_Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is she REALLY skinny? If her body lacks nourishment, she will not have a period. Conversely if she is a late bloomer puberty has not added the curves to her body and she can still be in gymnastics. T would take her to a doctor just to confirm that she is okay.
2006-08-20 16:09:01 · answer #5 · answered by BLANK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could very well be related. The hormones induced for heavy gymnastic activity could reduce female hormones used in menstruation. Be careful that she is not using anabolic steroids to beef up performance though.
2006-08-20 16:10:41 · answer #6 · answered by Teacher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and No!
I have had many friends who were very active and it seemed to me from over hearing the adults that it seems that the young teen age girl in particular hormones ad indorfance and metabolism is at its highest in their youthful years.
I wouldn't worry until after 17-18 years old.
You have to remember that the human body has adapted to its environment/ surroundings...meaning remember there was a time her development was just as average/ the norm back in out parents time.
2006-08-20 16:15:44 · answer #7 · answered by Divine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Not unusual for an athelete to have irregular menstral cycles. Also not unusual for a female gymnast to not menstrate, all that physical activity alters the endocrine system.
You might want to ask your OB-GYN his/her opinion in the matter.
2006-08-20 16:11:02 · answer #8 · answered by Wicked Mickey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes gymnastic might be the reason. Yet at the same time it is best to take this matter up with your family doctor. He/She will provide you with the best answer concerning your child because they know her medical history.
2006-08-20 16:10:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all... Sports would have little effect on it, she is just probably a late bloomer which would be good because she can still grow taller unlike the rest of us...
2006-08-20 16:06:42 · answer #10 · answered by Cho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋