Can your period start at 10?
Most girls get their first period when they’re around 12. But getting it any time between age 10 and 15 is OK. Every girl’s body has its own schedule.
At what age should I be concerned that my daughter hasn’t started her period yet?
You should not be concerned about your daughter’s cycles unless: She hasn’t started her period within three years of developing breasts. She hasn’t started her period by the age of 13 and shows no signs of breast budding or pubic hair development (pubertal sexual changes).
Is it normal to miss a period at 10?
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.
Why haven’t I got my period yet?
Your cycle Missed or late periods happen for many reasons other than pregnancy. Common causes can range from hormonal imbalances to serious medical conditions. There are also two times in a woman’s life when it’s totally normal for her period to be irregular: when it first begins, and when menopause starts.
Can a girl get her period at 7 years old?
“It is not uncommon for girls to start their period as young as 8 or 9,” says Dr. Sara Kreckman, UnityPoint Health pediatrician. “This can be both emotionally and mentally challenging for girls this young, as well as their parents.”
Why haven’t I started my period yet im 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. This is usually about 2 years after the first signs of puberty appear.
Why haven’t I got my period yet im 13?
Your period can be irregular for a lot of different reasons such as stress, exercising, gaining or losing weight, being sick, taking certain medications, or having a hormone imbalance. Talk to your health provider about your periods and keep track of your cycles.