Hey, I'm 13/F and I just got my period in January. I had it for 6 days. I haven't gotten it since!! It's the end of March now which means I skipped two months?? I know I'm not pregnant (I have no idea how to spell it)
Is something wrong with me???
milliethu answered Saturday April 2 2005, 12:24 am: normally your first year or so is really irregular. i wouldnt worry if i was u. u can also skip multiple times from stress too. hope i helped [ milliethu's advice column | Ask milliethu A Question ]
deceivingxheart answered Friday April 1 2005, 11:40 pm: If you just started it could very well be that your periods will be irregular for a little while.. If it continues for maybe more than 7 or 8 months, I would see a doctor.
x3CaRmEnx3 answered Friday April 1 2005, 12:53 pm: its totally fine when your first start your period its gunna be irregular because your body still needs adjusting and it will probably be like this for the first couple years so dont worry about it hun. [ x3CaRmEnx3's advice column | Ask x3CaRmEnx3 A Question ]
xox_sweetlove_xox answered Friday April 1 2005, 10:03 am: it`s fine your fine..the first year or to it will be irregular..meaning you may skip a month or have it twice in one month or you may not get it for a couple months at a time..dont worry your perfectly fine! [ xox_sweetlove_xox's advice column | Ask xox_sweetlove_xox A Question ]
xOtWiXi answered Thursday March 31 2005, 10:13 pm: Hey! ♥ I've also told this to someone else who asked a similar question, so maybe it can help you too!
Well, everyone's body is different, so it might just be. Some other factors that affect it is if you just got your period [it can be irregular for up to 2 years!] or if your sexually active. It most likely is normal, but you should tell your mom anyway and tell your regular doctor just so they know. Hope I've Helped! [ xOtWiXi's advice column | Ask xOtWiXi A Question ]
sshelbyy answered Thursday March 31 2005, 7:23 pm: that is totally normal, cause your period is going to be like, reeeally irregular for a while. Dont worry about it, that happens to everyone! u should consider yourself lucky. :D [ sshelbyy's advice column | Ask sshelbyy A Question ]
lil_later_posers_kid answered Thursday March 31 2005, 4:54 pm: ok well girl its totally NORMAL its just like off on an iregular schedual
xxBrOkEnxx answered Thursday March 31 2005, 4:33 pm: no nothings wrong..when i got mine i had it in sept and didnt get it until feb. of that year and then i had it the regular time. so dont worry [ xxBrOkEnxx's advice column | Ask xxBrOkEnxx A Question ]
Laura_Ashanti answered Thursday March 31 2005, 4:22 pm: No, hunny - there is absolutely nothing wrong with you =) During the first 1-3 years of your period, they tend to be irregular and theyre never really "On a scheduled time". This is Ok, your body is just getting used to the menstrual cycle. Since you just got your period in January, its normal for it to skip around alot especially if it was a light period (not too much blood.) And your right, your definitely not pregnant! ♥ Laura [ Laura_Ashanti's advice column | Ask Laura_Ashanti A Question ]
daughterofwily answered Thursday March 31 2005, 3:12 pm: Hey, don't worry about it.
When you first start having your period, your body has no idea what it's doing. It's sort of like when you first start learning a dance--you know what you're supposed to do, but you don't have the rhythm or finesse needed to do it right, so you just sort of stumble through. Eventually, with time and practice, you get it right. Your body is doing the same thing right now; it has to synchronize a lot of glands and organs to actually have a period.
For the first few years after you start getting your period, it's very normal for you to skip regularly, or have no pattern to your cycle. I wouldn't worry unless you skip more than two or three months. It takes a few years for your body to figure out what it's supposed to do, ans since you shouldn't be having kids anyway at this point, it's not like it's a problem.
Even after you start to even out, it's still normal for your cycle to change... It's even normal to skip periods sometimes. I regularly miss months when I get stressed out, and I've had my period for over seven years now. The only time you need to worry about skipping is when it goes on for more than a few months, when it's accompanied by weird and extreme symptoms, or you've had sex recently.
Of course, there are a few things you can do, both to ensure that you get your period, and to stay healthy otherwise. If you're worried about not getting it, there are two major causes that might be interefering--stress and diet. If you're under a lot of stress, that can cause it to be late, seem weird, or stop altogehter. Also, if you don't have enough body fat--at least 20%--then that can make you stop menstruating. So if you're on the skinny side, you might want to try to gain a little weight; however, I doubt that's the case.
I could give you some advice here about what to do about sex and your monthly cycle from now on, but you'd probably find that patronizing. However, I will drop a few pearls of wisdom.
I recommend waiting, at the very least, until your cycles even out and stay that wat for a few years before having sex, so there's less chance of a surprise, and so that you'll be more emotionally ready for it. Don't jump into anything, and use protection when you do.
Also, you really should try to keep track of your cycle, whether you're sexually active or not. Just put a little dot on your calender on period days or something, if you don't like keeping track. Also, www.mymonthlycycles.com has a good period tracker, that lets you keep track of your period dates, spotting, and PMS symptoms, and you can find printable calendars and things all over the internet. This way, if something does go wrong, you can trace it.
Lastly, you might want to talk to your mom about seeing a gynecologist. Everything sounds normal, but wouldn't you like someone with a degree in this stuff to tell you that? Plus, an exam after you first get your period can act as a good baseline for later visits when you're an adult, and the doctor can teach you all about self breast exams.
If you need any more advice, feel free to contact me, either at my column, my LJ, or over AIM. I'm sure most of the other girls who replied would be glad to help out, too. Almost all women have been where you've been and most have worried about the same thing, but at this point, there's really no cause for concern. [ daughterofwily's advice column | Ask daughterofwily A Question ]
Karen answered Thursday March 31 2005, 3:00 pm: There is nothing wrong with you, don't worry. It's normal to skip your period. Since you just got your period, it will be irregular for the next few years and you won't know if you will skip your next period. You will get your period again eventually, you just need to find a pattern for now by marking a calendar on the days you get your period.
-Karen [ Karen's advice column | Ask Karen A Question ]
orphans answered Thursday March 31 2005, 2:30 pm: Nothing's wrong with you. If you only got your period in January, then it's normal for it to be bumpy and all over the place to begin with. It will naturally find a course as the months and maybe even years pass. Before then it won't have an actual date, but eventually it will settle in, your body will be used to it and you'll have a monthly routine for it. You need not worry. [ orphans's advice column | Ask orphans A Question ]
mrs_radcliffe answered Thursday March 31 2005, 1:49 pm: Nothing is wrong with you! most girls miss mouths out and its nothing serious! If you miss anymore than two go see a woman doctor about it or tell your mum (i no its imbarrasing but hey!)
karenR answered Thursday March 31 2005, 12:25 pm: Nothing is wrong with you. When you're just starting out this just happens sometimes.You can skip here and there until you are done growing.
Don't worry about it, you will get it back soon! [ karenR's advice column | Ask karenR A Question ]
Sherry answered Thursday March 31 2005, 3:03 am: Okay. A lot of people I know got their period and never got it again for a few years. There is nothing wrong, your body is telling itself its too early to start your period. Or you might be one of the lucky ones who get their periods once every 2-3-4 months. Just dont worry about, nothing is wrong with you ! hope i helped =) [ Sherry's advice column | Ask Sherry A Question ]
babeoriental answered Thursday March 31 2005, 1:36 am: your not going to have your period regularly once you get it your one of the lucky people who get it irregularly as in its not in a pattern. be happy. [ babeoriental's advice column | Ask babeoriental A Question ]
X3ReDhEaDX3 answered Thursday March 31 2005, 1:27 am: hi. not everyone gets their period once a month. it is normal for people especially your age to get it every few months. if you still dont get it after a while, talk to your mom. your mom would probably feel gald that you came and sat down to talk to her.
hope i helped.. [ X3ReDhEaDX3's advice column | Ask X3ReDhEaDX3 A Question ]
angelinluv6767 answered Thursday March 31 2005, 12:26 am: its perfectly fine. If it was the first time you had it, then it mostly will skip a few months then come back again. Its not on a permenent track yet so it wont come every month until after you have it a couple of times. [ angelinluv6767's advice column | Ask angelinluv6767 A Question ]
laadeedaa answered Thursday March 31 2005, 12:07 am: You are normal. A week before my 14th birthday I got my period for the first time, then it skipped 3 monthes, came back, skipped 2 monthes...came back, skipped again, and so on. It's normal. You periods should regulate soon. When I turned 15 they started being regular. Don't Worry, You are Fine. [ laadeedaa's advice column | Ask laadeedaa A Question ]
SAMzasis answered Wednesday March 30 2005, 11:51 pm: No worries. Since you're young, you're basically hormonially malfunctioning. No, seriously, you're young and you're body is probably trying to get used to your body's system. Yea, pretty weird. That would stop after few years. Don't worry. It's alright. I remember that happened to me. Of course I'm pretty laid back at things like that, I figured I wasn't in a bad condition or anything. No worries, kid. You can take my word for it.
punkrockprincess answered Wednesday March 30 2005, 11:50 pm: It's probably just because you just got it so it's very irregular. Wait for about a year or two when you can actually count the days til you get your period. I don't think anything is wrong with you though. But if it bugs you, then talk to your mom about it and she'll let the doctor check you out just to be certain!
PePPerMIntPUnk answered Wednesday March 30 2005, 11:46 pm: its PERFECTLY normal to not get it for a couple months.. when u just got it. its normal because your body has to get in a cycle and it takes time. so you will skip a couple months or it might be only a few weeks!
Hope i Helped!
DuMb!<im not callin you that... thats just my name! [ PePPerMIntPUnk's advice column | Ask PePPerMIntPUnk A Question ]
_Bianca_ answered Wednesday March 30 2005, 11:42 pm: I think that yoo should tell ur mom about this !! The only thing I cant think about is that ur pregent.I think yoo should go to the doctor because maybe it is something bad. Hope I Helped.
-:- Bianca -:- [ _Bianca_'s advice column | Ask _Bianca_ A Question ]
SwEeT-aS-CaNdY_x3 answered Wednesday March 30 2005, 11:39 pm: No hun...When you start, your cycle is going to be irregular so you could skip a few months...have it again for about 2 days..then have it 2 months later. It's going to be like that bcuz your body hasn't developed a cycle yet. it's perfectly natural.
.::*hope i helped*::.
LiL-LiZ answered Wednesday March 30 2005, 11:37 pm: No, nothing's wrong with you. Most girls go through that stage. I know I did but it was like when I was 9 or something like that. But anyways all this is leading to is that there is nothing wrong with you. [ LiL-LiZ's advice column | Ask LiL-LiZ A Question ]
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