I havnt gotten my period because im underweight?!


Question: I havnt gotten my period because im underweight?
Im 14 and im 5"3 i weigh 95 pounds. i have been going through puberty for 3 years now, but still no period. Is it because im underweight? I do eat a lot i just have a fast metabolism. i dont really play any sports so im not active. My sister is much skinnier and taller than me and she got hers when she was 12. My mom got hers when she was 13.

Do i have to gain weight in order to get my period?

Answers:

A healthy weight for a 14 year old girl who's 5'3" is 90-130lbs, so you're not underweight, you are petite though. You're still within the healthy age range to get your first period, girls can get is as young as 10, or as old as 15. Your weight may have something to do with it, but only because smaller girls tend to develop a little bit later.

Most girls get their first period anytime from 18 months to 3 years after beginning to develop breast, and anytime from 6 months to 2 years after starting to have clear/white vaginal discharge. So, that's how you'll know when you're getting closer.

As for right now, you have nothing to worry about. It's not recommended that a girl sees a doctor unless she's 16 (or 5 years after starting puberty) and has not started her periods.

Relax, your period will come when your body is ready for it.

Here is a link you might find helpful:
http://kidshealth.org/kid/grow/body_stuf…

http://kidshealth.org/kid/grow/body_stuf…



Well no, you don't ..every body is different and yours has probably hasn't developed has fast has your sister or mom. Consult a doctor or Just be patient, but it does exceed when your 18 and it hasn't come you should consult a doctor.



No, your fine. Everyone is different when it comes to starting their period, and some are later then others. You have nothing to worry about =)




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