At what age should a girl start menstruation?

When do most girls get their period? Most girls get their first period when they're between 10 and 15 years old. The average age is 12, but every girl's body has its own schedule. Although there's no one right age for a girl to get her period, there are some clues that it will start soon.

Is it normal to get your period at age 9?

Most young people will have their first periods when they're between 11 and 14½, but anywhere from 9-16 years is considered normal. Periods are likely to start soon if your child has: had a major growth spurt. grown some underarm and pubic hair.

What if my 15 year old hasn't started her period?

If your daughter hasn't had her first menstrual cycle by 15, or if more than three years have passed since she started developing breasts, she should see a physician.

How can I tell if my daughter is about to start her period?

Why hasn't my daughter started her period?

Possible reasons for delayed periods include being underweight, doing lots of exercise (including dance, gymnastics and athletics), stress and a hormone imbalance. See a GP if your periods have not started by age 15 (or 13 if you do not have any other signs of puberty).

When should a girl's periods start? - Dr. Shefali Tyagi

What if my daughter is 14 and still no period?

Some don't get their periods because of hormone imbalances. Girls who are underweight or who have eating disorders may notice a delay in the start of their periods. Girls who are very athletic might not get their periods until they stop exercising or competing so vigorously.

What does it mean if a 13 year old doesn't get her period?

Key points about amenorrhea in teens

Secondary amenorrhea is when normal menstrual bleeding stops occurring for 3 months or more. Amenorrhea has many causes, including hormone problems, eating habits and exercise, or a birth defect. Your teen may need blood tests and a pelvic ultrasound.

How long after pubic hair does a girl start her period?

Soon after her breasts start to form, she'll start developing pubic hair. It will be soft and thin at first and then gradually become coarser. Her first period usually arrives around one to two years after pubic hair starts growing.

How long do your breasts grow after your first period?

Your breasts continue to grow after you start having periods. Breast size is in part determined by hormones during puberty (which continue for about two years after you start your period) and by your weight.

What happens right before a girl gets her first period?

There are other signs to watch for as you get closer to the big day. Dr. Chattha explains, “Acne, mood swings and a growth spurt tend to occur just before the first menstrual period. Some girls will have white or yellow vaginal discharge and others can have abdominal pain, too.”

Why is my 17 year old not getting her period?

Sometimes, irregular periods can be caused by some medicines, exercising too much, having a very low or high body weight, or not eating enough calories. Hormone imbalances can also cause irregular periods. For example, thyroid hormone levels that are too low or too high can cause problems with periods.

How often should a 15 year old get her period?

It usually takes about a month for the lining to build up, then break down. That is why most girls and women get their periods around once a month.

Why hasn't my period come 12 years old?

Some medical problems (such as hormone imbalances) and lifestyle changes (such as stress, too much exercise, or large amounts of weight loss or gain) can cause missed periods. Your doctor will be able to look into the cause of any possible problems.

Can period start before pubic hair?

You can expect her period to start about two years after her breast buds develop. Pubic hair – Once her pubic hair starts growing, you can expect her period to develop in one to two years.

How rare is it for a 10 year old to get their period?

Most girls get their first period when they're between 10 and 15 years old. The average age is 12, but every girl's body has its own schedule.

Why did my daughter get her period so early?

Most commonly, especially in girls, precocious puberty is due to the brain sending signals earlier than it should. There is no other underlying medical problem or trigger. This also can often run in families. Less often, precocious puberty stems from a more serious problem, such as a tumor or trauma.

At what age white discharge stops?

The menopausal transition — also known as perimenopause — typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 years . During perimenopause and menopause, estrogen levels drop, which can cause the lining of the vagina to become drier. People may have less vaginal discharge.

What age does vaginal discharge start?

About 6 months to 1 year before a girl gets her first period, her body may start to make vaginal discharge. This is normal and due to changing hormone levels. The discharge helps keep the vagina healthy. Normal vaginal discharge can have a texture that's anywhere from thin and slightly sticky to thick and gooey.

How do I prepare my daughter for her first period?

How do you know when your first period is coming?

There's no way to know exactly when you'll get your first period. One day, you'll see blood in your underwear or on your sheets, and boom — there it is! There may be signs of your first period (like cramps, bloating, or pimples), but this doesn't happen for everyone.

At what age do periods stop?

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.

Will my daughter still grow if she gets her period at 12?

Girls usually stop growing taller about 2 years after starting their menstrual period. Your genes (the code of information you inherited from your parents) will decide many things during this time, including: your height, your weight, the size of your breasts and even how much hair you have on your body.

How often should a 13 year old get her period?

Having a regular menstrual cycle usually means having a period once per month. This is typically about every 21-40 days. As young girls first start their period, their body is still going through hormone changes. This is likely to cause periods to be irregular especially within the first two years after starting.

Why hasn t my 13 year old had a period in 3 months?

It's normal for teens to miss a period, or even go a few months without one like you have. Your body is still growing and adjusting, and your hormones are still figuring their thing out.