Why is it that for some people, like me, they get their first period at age 12-13. While other people will have it at 11, possibly younger. Is it genetics?
2006-11-12 03:48:26 · 13 answers · asked by ajriskus 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
It happens when some gland(forgot name) begins to make hormones which then cause your breasts and reproductive organs to grow. Having your period depends on when this starts- and this can be affected by weight and the enviornment you're in (aka if you are very very thin or malnourished and are in a stressful enviornment, you willhave your period later than if you are fat and happy). Usually you have your period 2 1/2 years after your breasts begin to develop. It is not genetic, but hereditary plays some part in it (you often begin your period/start growing around when your mother does)
The earliest reported period was I think at age 6 months (depends on the story)- to a girl in peru named Lina Medina- something called precious period. And the oldest never happend
2006-11-12 05:04:11 · answer #1 · answered by Ashley 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most American girls start their periods between the ages of 9 and 15. There really isn't any way you can tell the day or week you'll get your first period. There also isn't really any way you can make it come sooner or delay it from happening. I also got mine when I was 13 and personally I could have waited because that has got to be the most disgusting this about a woman.
2006-11-12 11:57:10 · answer #2 · answered by Janea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be genetics, but diet and environment can also play a part. In some areas girls as young as 7 have been known to get their first period.
No one really knows for sure, but there is new research being done on this subject all of the time.
2006-11-12 11:53:27 · answer #3 · answered by Netto 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some of it is genetics. some people also dont get it till they are much older like 16 or 17. ( wish that was the case for me) i got mine at age 11, my mother didnt get hers till 15. so its really when your body is ready. dont worry about it though theres nothing wrong with you if you dont get it till 12 or 13...
2006-11-12 11:54:35 · answer #4 · answered by scottliz2005 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a proven fact that the heavier you are the earlier you start. And/Or if you are black you start earlier. The reason why you start earlier if your heavier is because your body thinks that your physically capable of carrying a baby. After you hit 100 you should start.
2006-11-12 16:26:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We all grow at diffrent rates. Some girls ovaries are more mature than others at a younger age.
2006-11-12 11:56:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
every person is different in many ways. sometimes these hormonal changes occur faster or slower depending on how early the body starts to mature.
2006-11-12 12:03:14 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, because that is how it is. Like some girls get breast when they are younger and some get them when they are older. There is nothing wrong with you if that happens.
2006-11-12 11:54:19 · answer #8 · answered by angelrogerssmith 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea i didnt get my first period til i was 15
2006-11-12 11:51:46 · answer #9 · answered by cutenwild1769 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just how your hormones are and when your body says it is time to start. Some girls don't start until they as old as 16.
2006-11-12 11:52:20 · answer #10 · answered by rranderson1968 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋