2006-09-01 06:25:55 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
It's not a matter of should, it's a matter of could, and yes. That's a perfectly reasonable age. I started at 12.
2006-09-01 06:31:36 · answer #1 · answered by Bonanza Jelly Bean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I don't know if an 11-year-old SHOULD have her period, I can only tell you that my period started when I was just nine years old! So, I would say that it's entirely POSSIBLE for an 11-year-old to start menstruating.
There are websites that you can visit to answer some of your questions about this; I found one such site at:
http://www.4woman.gov/faq/menstru.htm
But if you can speak with your school counselor or nurse or another adult woman in your life (or even an older sister or cousin, as I did), that may be an even better resource.
Good luck in your search!
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2006-09-01 13:40:39 · answer #2 · answered by suzanne 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had my period when I was 8, so I wouldn't worry about having it at 11. I think a later age like 11 would be normal.
2006-09-01 13:28:28 · answer #3 · answered by danikatspecial 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal for a girl to have her period anytime between 7 and 16.
2006-09-01 13:34:54 · answer #4 · answered by 4aces 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first period usually starts about the middle of puberty, at about eleven or twelve years of age. The first few periods are sporadic, and it's not uncommon for periods to be irregular for a couple years.
See http://www.webmd.com for more information
2006-09-01 13:32:13 · answer #5 · answered by son-shine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Different girls start at different ages. Some at 10- some not until 15. If your really worried about it, ask your Mom to see a Dr. If it's just everyone else in your crowd is having one and you're not, don't worry about it. You won't want it, once you get it. (pain, cramps, bloating, messy etc. UGH! This is from a guy!
2006-09-01 13:32:12 · answer #6 · answered by cab veteran 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had mine when I was 10. Some kids these days are getting them as early as 7. It's attributed to bad diet (hormones in the foods) and sedentary lifestyle.
2006-09-01 13:40:10 · answer #7 · answered by Alex B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
got mine when i was 11 so nothing unusual..most girls get it between the gaes of 8-maybe 13 or 14.. really depends
2006-09-01 14:30:05 · answer #8 · answered by blithe_vow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Girls start their periods at different ages. Some start early & others start late.
2006-09-01 14:14:34 · answer #9 · answered by jordan_30241 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes that is normal , i got mine when i was 11 and mom got hers when she was 9 y/o its all normal nothing to worry about ! she is just maturing .
2006-09-01 13:37:00 · answer #10 · answered by Bella 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋