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Added November 22, 2011

Why Is My Period Late?

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Dear BeingGirl Experts,

I am 14 years old and just had my first period ever almost 2½ months ago, and haven't had another since. I know it is normal to be a little late, but is this becoming too late? I am not sexually active so I know I can't be pregnant. I haven't told this to my mom yet because I don't want her to be worried. Should I see a doctor or just keep on waiting?

Please help,

JoAnn

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Dear JoAnn,

When you first start your period it isn't uncommon to have your first period and then not have one for several months or you may have another one in just a few weeks. You may start out with a regular cycle and then become irregular. Having an unpredictable cycle is not uncommon during your teen years. It may take years for your cycle to become regular.

Hope this helps,

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me2awesome

Posted March 05, 2013

I haven't started my period but I know that like they said you can get irregular ones at first.

puppylover27

Posted September 02, 2012

i got mine in july 2012 and i dont know why but i am having period symptoms but no period i dont know what to expect so i wear a pad to school

Love_Almittah14

Posted July 19, 2012

I Know My Period Was Late Too, But No Biggie. It Still Came. : )

kitkat0898

Posted August 09, 2012

thank goodness for this article! i have the same exact problem right now! :)

Anntinkerbell

Posted August 20, 2012

MThanks so much

LoverGirl<3

Posted June 11, 2012

Mine comes every month just not on the same day lol but ive had it for a little over a year

PeaceLoveSoftball5

Posted June 03, 2012

I am the same as gymaddict.... I started exercising a ton and I missed my period too but I read a few article like this and now i am reassured

Pinkk-Freakk025

Posted June 09, 2012

I Had My 1st Period Like Two years Ago And Its Still Comes Late At Times. Sometimes It Takes 2-3 Months To Come Again and Im Also Not Sexually Active And Im Just 13

Gymaddict

Posted May 11, 2012

i am 13 and have had my period for 13 months. It used to be very regular and came once a month and I only missed one- early on. I skipped mine this month. I added 4 hours of gymnastics, 1 hour of dance and I am now running a mile every morning and swimming twice a week. Does the vigorous exercise explain my Amenorrhea?!