Is it normal to not have your period at 12?

Is it normal to not have your period at 12?

Most girls get their first period when they’re around 12. But everyone develops at different rates, so there’s no right or wrong age to start having periods. Your periods will start when your body is ready.

Can I get my period when im 12?

Most girls start their periods when they’re about 12, but they can start as early as 8, so it’s important to talk to girls from an early age to make sure they’re prepared.

Why is my period late when im 12?

It’s common, especially in the first 2 years after a girl starts getting her period, to skip periods or to have irregular periods. Illness, rapid weight change, or stress can also make things more unpredictable. That’s because the part of the brain that regulates periods is influenced by events like these.

What to do if a 12 year old is pregnant?

What are the options for teenagers who are pregnant?

  1. abortion, or ending the pregnancy medically.
  2. adoption, or giving birth and legally permitting someone else to raise your child.
  3. giving birth and raising the child yourself.

At what age do periods stop?

Naturally declining reproductive hormones. In your 40s, your menstrual periods may become longer or shorter, heavier or lighter, and more or less frequent, until eventually — on average, by age 51 — your ovaries stop releasing eggs, and you have no more periods.

How old do you have to be to not get your period?

If you have questions or concerns about when you’ll get your period, talk to your doctor. And let your doctor know if you don’t get your period by the time you’re 15, or by 3 years after you started puberty.

When to tell your doctor you Don’t Have Your period?

If you have questions or concerns about when you’ll get your period, talk to your doctor. And let your doctor know if you don’t get your period by the time you’re 15, or by 3 years after you started puberty. *Names have been changed to protect user privacy.

Is it normal to go a month without your period?

With the exception of missing your period while on some contraceptives, it is not normal to go without a period for several months and can be harmful to your health. Visit your physician if your missed periods persist. Media contact: Dee Dee Grays, 979.436.0611.

Is it bad if you miss your period for a month?

About nine to 14 percent of women in the United States are affected by menstrual irregularities. With the exception of missing your period while on some contraceptives, it is not normal to go without a period for several months and can be harmful to your health. Visit your physician if your missed periods persist.