What age is too late to get your 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.

What happens if you don’t get your period at 15?

Primary amenorrhea is when the first menstrual bleeding at puberty doesn’t occur by age 15. 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.

Why hasn’t My daughter 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.

How long can a teenager go without a period?

ANSWER: When they first start, periods in teens are often irregular. It’s not uncommon to go several months without a period within the first year or two of beginning to have menstrual cycles. In your daughter’s situation, a gap of six months at this point probably doesn’t require an evaluation.

What does no period mean?

A negative test and no period could just mean that your period is late because your ovulation started later. Women with irregular periods have a longer window for ovulation, and thus, are particularly prone to miscounting and even having skipped periods.

What does not having a period mean?

Anovulation, not ovulating, is the #1 reason for not having a period. If you don’t ovulate, then you either have irregular menstrual periods or no period at all. Regular ovulation = Regular menstrual periods. Irregular or no ovulation = Irregular or no menstrual periods. No period = Either pregnant, no ovulation, or another problem.

Do periods get worse as you age?

For Many Women, Our Periods Get Worse As We Get Older (Cruel World!) If the diminished follicle produces too little estrogen, menopausal-type symptoms can occur even though you have your period. Scientists know that estrogen and progesterone affect the brain by altering levels of neurotransmitting substances; this, in turn,…

What does lack of menstrual flow mean?

Amenorrhea is the absence of menstrual bleeding. It’s normal not to have a period during pregnancy or after menopause. But if you miss periods at other times, it may be a symptom of an underlying medical issue. There are two main types of amenorrhea.