I'm thirteen, and I hav'nt gotten my period yet, is something wrong with me?
2007-04-07 11:48:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
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* When will I get my first period?
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2007-04-08 15:27:21 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! Every girl is unique! I'm thirteen and started my period thirteen days after I turned thirteen ((ironic isn't it)) and believe me, it's not something you would wish for. Loads of women say it's a curse and they wish they didn't have it, but I don't relly mind, I just feel kinda gross. Girls can start their periods from the ages of 8 to 17 so you're not alone. My friend's mam didn't start hers until she was 16 so you have nothing to worry about. The average age for starting periods is about 13.5 but that is just the average, not the age for which you MUST have started by! Hope this helps xXx
P.S. Don't stress yourself out by worrying about when you are going to start - stress delays periods, and plus, 9 times out of 10, periods start when you least expect it. Wow I've waffled on a bit haven't I lol!
2007-04-07 12:05:05 · answer #2 · answered by chaseandzoaremeant2be 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, some girls don't start their period til they are 15 or 16 years old. If it hasn't come by 16 then that needs to be evaluated by your dr.
In the mean time your period could come at any time.
2007-04-07 11:51:59 · answer #3 · answered by sokokl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honey people get their periods at differnt times if you don't get one by the time your 15 you might want to ask your doctor
2007-04-07 11:53:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
your lucky I got my in 5th grade. But nothing is wrong some grils get their period later than others. My friend just got hers and she is 15.
2007-04-07 12:12:59 · answer #5 · answered by So... Kiss Me! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing is wrong with you. Everyone starts when their body is ready to. Usually you can gauge when you might start though, by when your mother started hers as a young woman.
2007-04-07 11:58:08 · answer #6 · answered by Jen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope.
i'm 15 and i have some friends who are 17 and STILL havent gotten it.
its nothing to be worried about.. why would you want it anyways!? it sucks. :(
be happy you didnt get it yet, & its totally normal and theres nothing wrong with youu<3
2007-04-07 11:55:01 · answer #7 · answered by ahh_ily 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
PLEASE consult your family doctor. He is the only person who can give you an accurate answer after asking you a few questions about lifestyle, diet, and standard of living.
2007-04-07 11:52:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
of course not, ur time will come, ask you mom what age she started sometimes its the same, but dont worry !!!
2007-04-07 12:11:10 · answer #9 · answered by .:xxRachxx:. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. But anyday now..You are not pregnant are you?
2007-04-07 11:52:04 · answer #10 · answered by virginiamayoaunt 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋