What if my daughter is 15 and no 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.

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Is it rare to get your period at 15?

Girls usually get their first periods between the ages of 8 and 15. However, some girls start puberty a little earlier or later than others. A clue you can use to figure out when you might get your period is to check your underwear for vaginal discharge.

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How long after pubic hair do periods start?

Pubic hair – Once her pubic hair starts growing, you can expect her period to develop in one to two years.

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

Typically, a girl gets her period about 2 years after her breasts start to develop. Another sign is vaginal discharge fluid (sort of like mucus) that a girl might see or feel on her underwear. This discharge usually begins about 6 months to a year before a girl gets her first period.

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What comes first periods or pubic hair?

Growing pubic hair

Her first period usually arrives around one to two years after pubic hair starts growing.

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I'm 15 and haven't had a period. Should I be worried?

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Why hasn't my daughter started her period at 16?

Your periods will start when your body is ready. This is usually between age 8 and 17, or 2 years after your first signs of puberty. Possible reasons for delayed periods include being underweight, doing lots of exercise (including dance, gymnastics and athletics), stress and a hormone imbalance.

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Why am I not getting my period at 17?

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. Treatment may be done with hormones or other medicines, changes in diet or exercise, and calcium supplements.

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What are the symptoms of getting your first period?

Leading up to your first period, you may notice these symptoms:
  • Cramping (pain or achiness in your belly, back or legs).
  • Bloating (your belly feels full or swollen).
  • Tender or sore breasts (chest).
  • Breakouts (acne/pimples flare-up).
  • Mood swings.
  • Fatigue (tiredness).

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What is a normal period for a 15 year old?

A normal cycle for teens lasts about 21 to 45 days. Count from the first day of one menstrual period until the first day of your next period to find the number of days in your cycle. You may have no discomfort during your menstrual cycles. Or you may have mild to severe symptoms.

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What happens before a girl's first period?

Most of the time, a girl gets her period about 2 years after her breasts start to develop. Another sign is vaginal discharge fluid (sort of like mucus) that a girl might see or feel on her underwear. This discharge usually begins about 6 months to a year before a girl gets her first period.

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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.

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Does getting fingered delay periods?

As I said at the top of this page, manual sex isn't going to change your cycle. And it sounds to me like what you have is a totally normal cycle that's probably pretty regular, and you noticing this change is probably coincidental when it comes to the fingering.

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Why haven't I got my period yet and I'm 13?

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.

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Is it bad to start your period at 16?

Periods usually begin at around the age of 12. Some girls will start them later, and some earlier – everyone is different. To start with, periods might not happen every month but from the ages of around 16 to 18 most people who menstruate will find their periods are regular.

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Which food make periods regular?

7 foods to eat if you have irregular periods
  • Ginger. Ginger is very beneficial for your health. ...
  • Unripe papaya. You can regulate your periods by adding unripe papaya to your diet! ...
  • Cinnamon. Love the taste of cinnamon? ...
  • Aloe vera. ...
  • Turmeric. ...
  • Pineapple. ...
  • Parsley.

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What comes first armpit hair or period?

Next, hair starts growing in the armpits. In girls, acne usually starts around 13 years of age. Menstruation (the period) usually happens last. In boys, the testicles and the penis get bigger first.

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Should I shave down there before my period?

Newly shaved skin is prone to irritation, and constantly using the pad causes friction of the skin. So, there will be rashes, bumps and even one will feel pain down there. Try to wait till the periods get over.

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Is it normal to not have your period at 18?

Most girls begin their periods between ages 9 and 18. The average is around 12 years old. If no periods have occurred when a girl is older than 15, further testing may be needed. The need is more urgent if she has gone through other normal changes that occur during puberty.

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What are signs of no period?

Depending on the cause of amenorrhea, you might experience other signs or symptoms along with the absence of periods, such as:
  • Milky nipple discharge.
  • Hair loss.
  • Headache.
  • Vision changes.
  • Excess facial hair.
  • Pelvic pain.
  • Acne.

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What are the first signs of puberty in a girl?

When your daughter starts to go through puberty, her gonads (ovaries) and adrenal glands (glands that sit on top of the kidneys) release hormones. These hormones cause the first signs of puberty, which are breast development, body odor, underarm hair, pubic hair and acne (pimples).

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What does puberty discharge look like?

A normal discharge usually begins in girls when they start breast development and puberty. It is due to increased estrogen (hormone) levels. The discharge is clear or whitish, thin and small in amount. These secretions are like tears in the eyes or saliva in the mouth.

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What percent of girls get their period at 15?

In general, only ten percent of girls are menstruating by the age of 11.11 years and 90 percent are menstruating by age 13.75 years.

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Why is my 14 year old period not regular?

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.

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