What is the maximum age to get your first period?

What is the maximum age to get your first period?

Girls usually start their periods between 10 and 16 years of age. 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.

How late can a girl get her first period?

For most girls this is around age 12. But it can be as early as age 8 or as late as 15. Talk to your doctor if your period started before age 8 or you are 15 and haven’t started your period.

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.”

What if I never get my period?

The most common cause is pregnancy. However, amenorrhea may also be caused by various lifestyle factors, including body weight and exercise levels. In some cases, hormonal imbalances or problems with the reproductive organs might be the cause. You should see your doctor if you’re experiencing amenorrhea.

Should a 7 year old have pubic hair?

Adrenarche is usually normal in girls who are at least 8 years old, and boys who are at least 9 years old. Even when pubic and underarm hair appear in children younger than this, it is still usually nothing to worry about, but your child does need to see their pediatrician for an exam.

Why hasn’t my 14 year old started her period?

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. Severe stress or some illnesses also can delay menstruation.

Is it okay to never have a period?

However, the reality is that not having a period can be perfectly safe in certain situations. It’s helpful to understand that the monthly bleeding that women experience while taking some forms of birth control, including the pill, patch or ring—is not the same as a natural menstrual period.

How old is the average girl when she gets her first period?

The age at which young girls start menstruating can vary widely, with some girls getting their first period as early as 8 years old and others not until they are 15. There are often signs that…

When do you start to get your period?

Here are a few to look out for, too: Developing breast “buds”: It can take three to four years for your breasts to then fully develop, but you can expect your period about two years after your breasts start developing. Growing pubic hair: Just after your breasts start to form, you’ll probably start growing pubic hair.

Who is the best gynecologist for first period?

Anita Sadaty, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist at North Shore University Hospital and founder of Redefining Health Medical. Old Enough for Tampons?

What to do when your daughter’s period comes early?

Dr. Millin also recommends amightygirl.com, a website which encourages girls to be strong and embrace themselves. It has links to both fiction and nonfiction books addressing puberty in girls. Parents can also buy a fun Dot Girl: First Period Kit, which has all the supplies a girl will need during her period.