y do gurls at like age 11 get their period??
i got mine at adt age too bu y does it happen so quick??
2007-05-22 12:28:00 · 13 answers · asked by ?The Girl Next Door? 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
NO im not not over wieght and my mom started her's at age 17 but my mom told me dat my grandma started her's at my same age
2007-05-22 12:37:03 · update #1
Genetics and environment.
You're genetically predisposed to follow in your ancestors' footsteps. If your female relatives got their periods around this time, then you will most likely follow suit.
However, recent studies show that girls are getting their periods earlier than 30 years ago by an average of 6-7 months. The researchers suggest that this may be caused by hormones in our environments (food and water most specifically).
2007-05-22 12:34:12 · answer #1 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because actual studies tell us that evey decade or so the growth hormones mature faster. so lets just say your mom got hers at age 16 and shes now 43, and you were born when she was around 30, you would brobably have your period around age 12-14. Also if you are obese, that could cause hormones to mature faster and your pancreas(which controls hormones and growth) can also cause that. Hope my answer helps you!
2007-05-22 19:34:54 · answer #2 · answered by Hiya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Genetics
2007-05-22 19:31:47 · answer #3 · answered by mexiawatson3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how old you are, but sweetie, that's just how it works! For different people, they get their period at different ages. Some get them when they're 8. Some get them when they're 16. And really, don't be envious of a person who gets their period before you do, because once you get your period, your stuck with it until your 60. I hope I've helped you!
2007-05-22 19:39:00 · answer #4 · answered by Dia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because that is when their hormones kick in. It can be a hereditary thing... Ask your mom when she started having periods....
My daughter started about the same age as I did.
2007-05-22 19:32:46 · answer #5 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 12 and I know the answer, women have puberty from 8-13 and guys have puberty from 10-15
2007-05-22 19:31:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's probably because of our hormones. Our hormones probably start to act more quickly now. BUt it depends on when your mother gets it. If your mom gets it around 11 you probably will get it around there, too.
Real answer: Uncertain.
2007-05-22 19:48:02 · answer #7 · answered by Deidara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
genetics and most of the time depends on your weight! if the child is young but obese (or close to it) they will have a greater chance of getting their period earlier then girls who are smaller.
2007-05-22 19:36:11 · answer #8 · answered by Janine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmm besides genetics...i do not know why...i started at 10...i think a lot of it probably has to do with the hormones in food today or stress...i have no idea...
2007-05-22 19:33:25 · answer #9 · answered by ghoney305 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is unknown for certain, but many believe it is the preservatives and hormones in food.
2007-05-22 19:32:03 · answer #10 · answered by Jessica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋