I haven't started my period. I am 4'11. I look younger than i really am. no, i dont think its turner's syndrome. should i be worried? could there be an explanation for this or am I just simply a late bloomer?
2007-03-25 19:42:40 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
You may just be a late bloomer, but if you don't get your period within the next year or so, your doctor will want to do a blood test to see if you have Turner Syndrome. If you do have it, they will put you on hormone replacement therapy (estrogen and progestin pills or birth control pills). That will make you develop female characteristics (breasts, etc.) and also start your period.
I went through the same thing as you. I did not think I had TS either, because I didn't have any of the other "weird" symptoms I had read about - I was just short and had not gotten my period. In my case, it turned out that I did have TS. Of course, that doesn't mean that you have it. You will need a doctor to tell you that.
Oh, another thing - if you do have TS, your doc might pressure you to get on growth hormones. That decision is totally up to you. 4'11" is not bad. In my case, I didn't want to take the shots because I was okay with being almost 5 feet tall, and it turned out that when I started taking estrogens, it made me grow a couple of inches.
I want to share something else with you - talk to your parents to make sure you have health insurance BEFORE you get tested for TS. You will need insurance to cover your prescriptions, and to get all the check-ups and tests done like you're supposed to. But TS is one of those things that makes companies not want to insure you. I can't get insurance now; I have to wait a few years until I get a full-time job with benefits. So make sure to have insurance now, and don't go without it for any long period of time (like during college.)
2007-03-26 12:16:18 · answer #1 · answered by Heidi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's quite common for some females to enter into puberty some years after their peers. And judging from your height, you most probably is a late bloomer, which is great! Many females who enter into puberty late generally are blessed with leaner body mass and taller height, something many women wish they've got. So not to worry, you'll reach the stage soon enough. However, if you experience any abnormal bleeding without the associated signs of puberty, i.e. breasts enlargement, pubic and axillary hair, increase in sebaceous gland secretions giving you a characteristic teenage body smell and pimples...or if you're worried generally about your late onset of menstruation, do pop by your gynae's to have a good check up.
Also, if your own mum or grandma were late to begin their menstruations too, then most probably, you've simply inherited the late bloomer gene, which is nothing to worry about.
In the meantime, enjoy your teens with your friends and try not to worry about this too much.
Cheers.
2007-03-26 03:00:40 · answer #2 · answered by m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear 15,
The best thing that you could do for the issue at hand is to talk to your doctor and ask him/her if this could be a problem for you. No question is a dumb Question when it comes to your health. There is a possibility that you could just be a late bloomer or if you are very active in sports and other strenuous activities this may be why you are not having your menstral cycle at this time.
2007-03-26 02:54:17 · answer #3 · answered by skoolgirl30 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry!!! You're completely normal. Girls start puberty at different ages. Since you said you look younger than you really are, it indicates that you are a late bloomer. If you're really worried, next time you go to your doctor, ask him/her about it.
2007-03-26 03:04:12 · answer #4 · answered by Wally 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably a late bloomer. If you don't get it by the time you are 16 then it is time to get checked by the doc just to be sure everything is ok.
2007-03-26 02:45:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would guess a late bloomer. If your really scared talk to your mother about going to the doc.
2007-03-26 02:47:12 · answer #6 · answered by paco_46 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry because it's perfectly normal not to get your period until you're 16, so you should be okay. But if, by the time you've turned 17, haven't gotten it yet, ask a doctor.
im 14 and haven't gotten my period yet, but i don't want it yet because it's just annoying and also, it means you don't have that much left to grow, and im short.
2007-03-26 09:41:16 · answer #7 · answered by April 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some girls don't start their period til 16. Your period could come at any time.
I would also recommend talking with your mom about your concern, and with your dr whenever you go in for your next check up.
2007-03-26 06:06:37 · answer #8 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
girls periods start at a range of ages. i heard the youngest was 8 in America. it generally is 12-16 so don't worry. plus there are advantages in not having your period
2007-03-26 02:48:58 · answer #9 · answered by Steffie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not put yourself at ease with a trip to the doctor? The gyno aint fun but its over in a flash and you'll have the answer you need. No use in waiting...time to get movin' girl!
2007-03-26 02:48:11 · answer #10 · answered by Moon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋