No Period at 15? - Women's Health Message Board

NCgirl1986 · 04-15-2001, 04:02 PM

Ok I am 15 years old and I dont see my period yet (menustration). Is there something wrong with me? I weight about 140 pounds and I am about 5'2" and still a virgin.

Hamsmacker · 04-15-2001, 04:34 PM

We all develop differently and at different times. Some girls who are very active in sports, especially girls who run cross country, tend to start their first period later than girls who aren't as active. It has something to do with amount of body fat they have. If this is you then this may explain why you don't have your period yet. Either way, it is a good idea to make an appointment with your doctor to find out what is going on with you.

EddieDean · 04-15-2001, 09:51 PM

Believe it or not, this is actually very common. I had the same problem...at 15 I had only had one very spotty period and nothing else. There is a good chance you have a certain type of ovarian cysts. The way my doctor explained it, I don't have regular periods because there are small, cyst-like sacs on my ovaries that prevent me from having them. These also cause me to have frequent break-outs.
If this is your case, they most likely will put you on Provera to start your period (it will work and you will hate it!) and then the pill. I have been on the pill for the past 6 years. It makes me moody at times but my periods only last three days with practically no PMS. Whee!!
Because this is so common (or so the doctor assured me), I'm assuming that may be your problem. Still, it could be any number of things and I would go see a gyno right away and make sure everything is okay. If you DO have these cysts, they are nothing to be scared of. But if you let them go too long, they may make it difficult to have children down the line. Hope that helps!

lonelygirl · 04-17-2001, 11:11 PM

I wouldn't worry about it too much. You are still within the normal age range of getting your period, and you seem like you're at a fairly healthy weight. Did the rest of your development happen late (e.g., did you get breasts and pubic hair later than most of your friends?)? If so, you're probably just a "late bloomer." I assume you have an annual physical exam (I know I did in high school, because my school required it), and the doctor probably asks you whether you have gotten your period yet. If you are in good health and your doctor is not concerned about it, you don't need to be either. However, if you are concerned about it for any reason, it certainly wouldn't hurt to see a doctor sooner, if only for your piece of mind (also, since this is something that you want to know, make sure you ask the doctor about it when you go in for your physical).

NCgirl1986 · 04-18-2001, 07:24 AM

thanks for the replies

Im a lot less worried. I will take the advice.