What if my daughter has her first period then nothing?

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.

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Why have I had my first period then no more?

The first day a girl's period comes is Day 1 of her cycle. A girl's body may not follow an exact schedule. 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.

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Why did my daughter's period stop?

However, they may be caused by a hormone imbalance, excessive weight loss or exercise, pregnancy, medications, stress, and a myriad of other problems. This is why it's important for a teen girl to see a health care professional if she's stopped getting her periods or is late in starting them.

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Is it normal for a girl to have her first period and then stop?

For most menstruating people, the first two years of their period can be wildly erratic and irregular. It's common for somebody to get their first period (called the menarche) one month, and then not get another period for one or even two months.

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Is it normal to have little to no blood on your first period?

Your first few periods may be very light. You may only see a few spots of reddish brown blood. Anywhere from 2 to 7 days is normal.

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When should my second period come?

Skipping periods is common during the first 1 or 2 years after they start. It doesn't mean anything serious or cause any harm. A girl can normally go up to 6 months between the first and second periods. Also, a girl can go up to 4 months between the second and third periods.

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How long after pubic hair does period come?

If no breast or hair development: Age 13 to 14 for whites, age 12 to 13 for blacks. If there is breast development or hair (pubic or armpit)two years after either of these started.

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How long after your first period do you get your second?

After your first period, your second one can be pretty unpredictable, too. Most people expect it one month after the first period, but in reality, it's pretty normal for it to happen anywhere from 3 weeks to 3 months after your first period.

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Is it normal for an 11 year old to have irregular periods?

As a young teen or pre-teen, irregular periods are normal. If a girl is otherwise free of health problems, there's no cause for concern. Many factors can affect menstruation, including the onset of puberty, growth spurts, and others.

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What is the average age to get your first period?

Menarche is defined as the first menstrual period in a female adolescent. Menarche typically occurs between the ages of 10 and 16, with the average age of onset being 12.4 years.

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Is it unhealthy to not have a period?

In most women with amenorrhea, the ovaries do not release an egg. Such women cannot become pregnant. ), and an increased risk of heart and blood vessel disorders. Such problems occur because in women who have amenorrhea, the estrogen level is low.

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Is it normal for a 14 year old to not have her period yet?

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.

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What are the signs of your second period?

Your periods may also look and feel somewhat different cycle-to-cycle. Your first period may be quite short, with only a little bit of bleeding and your second period may be longer with more bleeding. After a couple of years, your cycles should become more regular, but may still continue to vary.

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Why did I only bleed once on my first period?

How much will I bleed during my first period? Your first period, as well as the next few after that, are often very light. That's because your body is just getting a hang of this whole menstruating thing and hasn't quite sorted out what to do with all the new hormones floating around your body.

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Is it normal for a 12 year old to miss a period?

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 OK to have irregular periods at 12?

The average age for periods to begin is 12. But they may start as early as 8 or as late as 16, and still be considered within the normal range. For the first few years after menstruation begins, long, irregular cycles are common and not cause for concern.

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Why did my 11 year olds period stop?

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 triggers a second period?

See your health care provider if you have symptoms of either thyroid condition, as both of them are treatable. Stress, using birth control, extreme weight gain or loss, and bleeding disorders can also cause menstrual cycles to suddenly become shorter, resulting in 2 periods in one month.

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How often do you get your period after your first period?

For the first few years after a girl starts her period, it may not come regularly. This is normal at first. By about 2–3 years after her first period, a girl's periods should be coming around once every 4–5 weeks.

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What comes first periods or pubic hair?

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.

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What are signs of you getting your first period?

What are the symptoms of menarche?
  • 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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How do I know if my daughter is getting 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 symbol is period?

A period ( . ) is a form of punctuation used to end a declarative sentence. Periods are frequently, but not always used, after initials and with two-letter abbreviations (U.S.). Declarative sentence: Harry S Truman did not use a period after his middle initial.

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Why hasn't my 14 year old 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).

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