ok my little cousin is13 going on 14. she is small and weighs about 80 pounds, the thing is.....she hasnt started her period yet. is that still ok?
2007-04-26 19:12:07 · 16 answers · asked by Crystal 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yes its OK, we all go through changes at different times. Her weight may have something to do with it, does she get enough food to eat? If you don't eat enough calories your body protects the brain and heart by taking those calories needed to mature and uses them to preserve life.
2007-04-26 19:18:07 · answer #1 · answered by deb 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is PERFECTLY FINE AND NORMAL - Generally, girls will start their periods around the same time their mothers did -- if they started at 13-14, so will their daughters. Some women don't start until they are as old as 17 (sometimes older) -- therefore, their daughters probably wouldn't start until around that time either.
Body size and weight can contribute, but usually it will prevent a period if someone is UNDERweight.
2007-04-27 02:23:37 · answer #2 · answered by prisssygirrl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I didn't start until I was 14. Menarch usually happens between age 10 and 15. Some girls start a little late.
2007-04-27 02:35:22 · answer #3 · answered by ningoddess@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is absolutely fine. Many girls get period late depending on the biology of the individual.
2007-04-27 02:16:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Normal for underweight. Should worry after 14 only.
2007-04-27 03:31:07 · answer #5 · answered by dipakrashmi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. How old was her mother when she started her period? Also, being small, and if she is athletic, could cause her period to be a bit abnormal.
2007-04-27 02:22:58 · answer #6 · answered by jerileth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know someone who didn't start they period till they were 17... and you have to weight 90 pounds to start your period.
2007-04-27 02:23:45 · answer #7 · answered by oneofmillions 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's normal, and your cousin will start menstruating when her body is ready for it. i'm almost 14, and i weigh 77 pounds. i dont have my period either. it's fine.
2007-04-27 22:25:37 · answer #8 · answered by evangeline 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's ok u know my cousin started her period when she was 15. and when she started her period she grown up and now about 5'2 in height
2007-04-27 02:37:27 · answer #9 · answered by ihatehim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that's fine, some girls start later than others.
2007-04-27 02:15:06 · answer #10 · answered by Katherine W 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋