She got it when she was like 11 or 12 and so did my aunt. Ok i hope i get it really late lol. anyways for some reason shes "afraid" that i wont get it and im only 13! we dont talk about these things so it uncomfy for me to tell her "look i went and researched and it says i cant get it even when im 16" so yea... but should she reall take me? if she does what would they do/tell her? THANKS!
2007-08-18 04:03:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
they wont...errr...examine me right..you know where...
2007-08-18 04:13:38 · update #1
no, there is no need to take u to the doc. you should only goto the doc.'s if you haven't gotten it by the time yopur 16.
2007-08-18 09:20:46 · answer #1 · answered by jhickman12345 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will no doubt have a regular physical in the next year or two. She should ask the doctor then, that is the time to check these things out.
It's a real switch, the mother being worried. Usually the mothers are much calmer and the daughters are the ones freaking out. I was 13 when I got mine, my mother was 12, my daughter is 14 and a half and still hasn't (you wouldn't know it, she's 5'9" and well developed). The pediatrician told us that sometimes the really tall girls don't get it until very late, 17 or 18 even. She told us to stop worrying until high school graduation.
My daughter is funny... she's the only one of her friends not to have it, and she tells everyone she probably doesn't have a uterus (she watched an episode of Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman and there was a woman who never did get her period because she didn't have a uterus. My friend, an ob/gyn, said that is an EXTREMELY rare condition, so it's probably silly to worry about that too). I just think the waiting--and being different from your friends--can be hard.
There's also another theory about early v. late periods. When a girl lives in dangerous or fearful situations, she would be likely to mature more quickly (this happens with animals... it is to their benefit to grow up fast if threatened, in order to be mature and able to protect themselves). If you've had a comfortable, protected and well-nourished childhood, and are tall and willowy as well, perhaps with some Scandinavian or other northeastern European ancestors, you can get ready for a good long wait.
2007-08-18 11:17:16 · answer #2 · answered by Singinganddancing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could just tell her about your research and hope she'll listen. BUT, if you still end up having to see the doc, don't worry. Doctor's have spent years at medical school studying this sort of thing. It would have been a doctor that published the research you read! The doctor shouldn't examine you or think anything of you not starting yet because of your age. The fact that you're cool about it ought to go in your favour too. The doc will probably end up having a word with your Mum to chill her out a bit!
2007-08-18 11:11:36 · answer #3 · answered by Jo H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is different, you still have time. Lots of things can affect it. Your weight (if you under weight some people can't have periods). I wouldn't worry. If you don't feel comfortable talking to your mom, try a friend, or a friend's mom, even a teacher or nurse at school. Just give it time, be grateful, it's not all it's cracked up to be!
2007-08-18 11:14:10 · answer #4 · answered by jess91485 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no thats is totally fine! dont worry! and tell ur mom she needs to get over it cus every girl is different. and just cus ur mom go tit at 11 or 12 doesn tmean u will. doctors just use that as a kinda guess cus u will prob get it somewhere around there, or not. and no she really doesnt need to waste ur time or the doctors asking that. cus u will get it and ull be fine. and dont let ur mom make u crazy with this. my mom go thers at 10 or 11 and i didnt ge tmine till i was 13. so ur normal.just dont worry about it.
2007-08-18 11:13:54 · answer #5 · answered by guys~r~confusing 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No she shouldn't. If you don't get it by time your 15 then that may be a problem.Some people are just late starters,don't be worried.If you need more questions go to www.beinggirl.com and sign up they have everything you'll need.I'm a member and its answers all of my puberty questions.If you need more info email me at Ohsofarawayfromla@yahoo.com Good Luck!
2007-08-18 12:01:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should not have to take you because it just depends on "nature" when your period comes. One girl I know didn't start until she was 18. You should be happy you haven't gotten your period yet. Periods are hell for you and everyone around you.
2007-08-18 11:17:36 · answer #7 · answered by Moneyy On Myy Mind 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i got them when i was 14, my mom got them when she was 16. so there is nothing wrong with getting your first period late. 13 is still young, you should tell your mom about your research, so that she wouldnt worry about it. good luck
2007-08-18 11:08:03 · answer #8 · answered by Bruno S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she dont have to take you just untill your 16 I started later than the rest of my family
2007-08-18 11:13:17 · answer #9 · answered by *Fabulous* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋