Hi I'm 14, 5'8 and 107 lbs. I'm the only one of my friends to not have their period. Of course i havent told anyone i dont have it, so when they talk about it, they are say that its really unhealthy if you haven't gotten it before the age of 13. I was also wondering if its really unhealthy to be 14, 107 lbs and 5 ft. 8, because everyone says i look anerexic, but the truth is i eat more then they do.. is something wrong with my body?
2007-01-07 11:07:55 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Hi, I'm 22. No, it is NOT unhealthy to be 14 and have not gotten your period. Some women don't get it until they are 18 or 19. It may be possible that some of your friends haven't gotten theirs either, but don't want to admit it. If you are eating healthy there is nothing wrong with your body.
2007-01-07 15:43:43 · answer #1 · answered by ~Christine~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is perfectly normal not to have your period by fourteen. The age a girl gets her period varies for everyone. There is nothing wrong with your body. Ask your mom when she got her period, you probably will get it eth same age she did. If you are 107 pounds 5'8" but eat healthy and everything, then you are most likely fine. That's just the way your body is. 18 is when a girl stops going through puberty, so you have until then to get your period.
You should feel lucky right now, periods are a pain!
2007-01-07 11:15:10 · answer #2 · answered by star 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing wrong with you. Some women don't get it until they are a bit older, even up to their early twenties and there's nothing wrong. Every body matures in it's own time. Try not to worry about it. Count your blessings. It's not something you'll enjoy.
About the weight, if you really feel like it's an issue, talk to your parents or your school nurse. There's a very good chance there's nothing wrong. Some people are naturally curvey and some are naturally thin. Besides, you're only 14, and it takes time for your body to mature into a more womanly figure. I didn't get hips until I was 20.
2007-01-07 11:15:52 · answer #3 · answered by Sherry12345 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have it by the time you are 16 I would talk to your doctor. You do seem a bit underweight for your height which could be the reason why you haven't gotten your period yet. Depending on your frame size you should weight anywhere between 126 and 167.
http://www.healthchecksystems.com/heightweightchart.htm
2007-01-07 11:23:36 · answer #4 · answered by margarita 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some peoples' metabolisms' are different than others. Yours is probably that you eat more than anyone, but your body doesn't take any fat that you are eating. You are certainly light for your age but that doesn't mean you are anorexic. When you are anorexic your weight is drastically low, like 70 pounds. Also you throw up blood. I think that it isn't unhealthy for you to have your period at age 14.
2007-01-07 11:28:48 · answer #5 · answered by Epicurus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, as long as you eat a healthy diet and moderate exercise you are perfectly normal. Some girls start their periods later than other girls. What does your mom say about it? Have you talked to her? I think if you are worried about it you should make an appointment with a gynecologist so he/she can make sure everything is ok. They can prescribe medication to get you going but if I was you I would enjoy this time without it cause once you start it comes around every month!
2007-01-07 11:13:13 · answer #6 · answered by texas_gurl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you're fine. If you don't have it by the age of 16, then you should talk to your doctor. I started mine when I was 12 and I promise you, it's nothing to rush :)
People who are abnormally thin sometimes don't get their periods, but I doubt you are. Before I started my period, I was stick thin. Within 1 year, I gained 20 pounds. As long as you eat right and are active, you're safe :)
2007-01-07 11:15:59 · answer #7 · answered by dks64 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry about a regular period or (a) period until you are 16-18. By the time you are 18, you should establish menstration...but until then, your body is probably in the process of maturing. Just keep eating healthy. You will eventually get one....trust me..DON'T wish for it..haha. Enjoy NOT having one for as long as you can! :)
2007-01-07 11:15:38 · answer #8 · answered by BabyDoll 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As for me, I got mine when I was 13..but I've known girls who haven't gotten theirs until 21! Honestly, true story :) but don't listen to your bitchy friends, because they really don't know anything. You will get it when your body is ready. I know its hard to feel this way, but you should be happy you don't have it yet! It only brings on pain and lots of confusing emotions..and BAD food cravings!
2007-01-07 11:22:07 · answer #9 · answered by xoxo_sexy_biatch_xoxo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if u dont start it at 16 then go ask ur doctor but most girls start at the age of 11-16...jus be patient...i kno its kind of embarrasing wen u havent started...
2007-01-07 11:15:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋