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I need help with puberty
I am a 12 year old turning 13 in like a couple months and I have not started puberty. I have a couple wisps of pubic hair, but my breats havent developed and I am the flattest girl in 7th grade. Will you tell me if this is okay or if it is in need of medical help?
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you're fine. the age range for girls is 9-16. if nothing changes by 16 then i would see a doctor.
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All girls go through puberty at different times. Talk to your mom and ask when she first went through it. That will give you an idea of when you will. There is nothing to worry about, your completely normal!
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Some girls don't start fully developing until 16. There's nothing wrong with you.
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It's all in your genes. Different people start at different ages and likely your mother and other women before her began later than friends the same age. I know it stinks but your DNA sets everything going and on its own time.
You actually have begun puberty believe it or not. There's actually five stages of female pubic hair development see this link [Link](Mouse over link to see full location) and you've begun that.
Also there's a ton of hormonal and internal stuff going on that you can't see which is taking place constantly. Period will come in due time so don't worry as some girls are 15+ and don't have it.
If around that age I would see a doctor but at age 12 you're fine and just have to wait a bit. Breast development is also an area you can't help and has to do with genes, hormones etc. It will happen shortly. It may in fact be if you're feel pains, soreness etc.
Are you being teased by boys or classmates about any of this especially breast size? If so tell your mother about it as I'm sure she will know what kind of bra (padded) you can wear so nobody can harass you as it's one option.
So, bottom line you don't need a doctor and have actually begun puberty and are progressing even though some of the outward signs aren't there yet. They will be soon. Any other questions just hit my inbox with a note.
ADDITIONAL: Here's an article on menstruation that will tell you roughly what to expect and when. [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
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