I haven't yet started my period and i am almost 15 ! Is that uncommon? When did you start? Should i be worried?
2006-11-04 05:29:17 · 9 answers · asked by lblondie15 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
i am anthlete and pretty thin
2006-11-04 05:33:24 · update #1
No, lately I read that scientist have proven girls start periods when they reach a certain weight and that weight is around 105 pounds. This is the reason a lot of anorexics lose their period when their weight gets low.
Also, when did your Mom start her period. The age of menarche is to a degree genetic.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menarche
Onset of menarche is genetic, nutritional and environmental.
I had a friend who was 18 when she started.
2006-11-04 05:40:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would'nt be too worried, especially if you're an athlete. You need a certain amount of body fat to start menstruating, so if you are pretty thin and athletic, it may just take you a little while. Don't stress out that you're abnormal because you are not, even though most women start around 12-ish, I think I was probably 12-13. If you are truly worried, talk to your doctor about it.
2006-11-04 13:32:08 · answer #2 · answered by Gummy wurm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not abnormal (I was 14, small, thin). If you have otherwise normal secondary sexual characteristics (breasts, hair, etc, you know what I mean), everything is probably pretty normal, esp. if you're athletic and thin.
You might want to talk to a doctor, however, just to be sure that you're all right--and that doesn't mean you'll have an internal exam at the appointment, either, so you don't have to be afraid.
2006-11-04 14:50:03 · answer #3 · answered by Used_to_know 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry but, I'll give you a hint. Do see a doctor, a female doctor if you prefer but, your going to have to get regular check-ups pretty soon anyway, nows a good time and then you can ask her. Good luck
2006-11-04 13:32:52 · answer #4 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are fine. i got my period when i was 17. your body isn't ready yet. You are lucky that you haven't gotten your period yet. That way you don't have to worry about it.
2006-11-04 14:53:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
heyy don't worry about it. i just started mine and im 14 ... there is so much pressure. My mom was contantly naging me about it and finnaly i started.... don't worry ! i am also athletic and slim... i do gymnastics
2006-11-05 16:02:34 · answer #6 · answered by Rebecca G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think that is a problem. actually i think you are lucky. i started at 11.
2006-11-04 13:31:49 · answer #7 · answered by one hot mamma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should probably see a dr. if it doesn't start soon. i got mine just after my 13th birthday.
2006-11-04 13:31:14 · answer #8 · answered by uknowme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DONT THINK ITS A PROBLEM
2006-11-04 13:34:20 · answer #9 · answered by can i ask u a question? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋