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13, no period
Hi, I'm 13 (obviously a girl) I have had vaginal discharge for almost a year now. I have had pubic hair for 3 years. No armpit hair. I have a lot of mood swings, like one second I think that I look so great and the next I'm crying about how every one looks better than me (I'm in a good mood right now). I have breasts but just but if I wear a big shirt I look flat. I have also had pimples/oily skin for 4 years. I have had them for 2 years. I often get cramps were I'm pretty sure my internal girly stuff is. My mom isn't really a help cause when I say that I have gas. I know I shouldn't be this concerned but all of my friends have periods and boobs just feel really out of place. I'm afraid I'll never get it. I just want it so I can stop worrying that I'll never get it. I really don't want to get it when I'm in high school cause that will be way too embarrassing. I know that people will always say just wait its not as great as you think, but I only want it to stop worrying. Is there any way I can make it come faster?
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Back then girls got their periods at the earliest 14 - 15 and the latest was about 19 maybe 20. You have nothing to be worried about. I have 4 sisters... The oldest and the second oldest got it when they were 17 (which is kinda late) My other one got hers when she was 16... While my other sister got it when she was 13 and I got my period last year when I was 12. Now days girls get when they are 7 because of stuff they put in food (usually junk food) and for a few other reasons. Some of my friends got it when they were 13... Don't worry though... a few of my friends still didn't get it yet. You might get it when your 14 because the normal age to get your period is when your 11 through 14 but don't worry if you get it when your 15 or 16. Aaannndd... It kinda nice for one reason that you haven't gotten your period (something having to do with the fact that you cant get pregnant) you might as well take advantage of the fact that you haven't... But don't worry... You will be ok
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I wouldn't worry just yet. Periods can start at any time between the ages of about 10 and 16. Everyone is different and there is no "right time" to have a period. Some girls might get there period when they are young like at 10 years old and some girls might not get there period until they are 16. Right now it sounds like you are going through puberty which means that you are growing up and becoming a young woman.
Unfortunately there is nothing you can do to make your period come faster - periods are controlled by hormone chemicals in your body. Try not to worry about it too much you are young and you still have time to get your period. That being said, if you don't get your period by the time you are 17 then I would go and see a doctor but right now you are fine. Everyone develops at different rates so don't beat yourself up over it.
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You're just going through puberty. That's why you have pubic hair, vaginal discharge, growing breasts, acne, cramps, mood swings ect. Those are all just things you get when you go through puberty, the period is also just one of those things and you'll eventually get it.
You can't make your period come faster. It's just natural stuff.
Most girls get it during the time their mom had first gotten it but then a lot of other things factor into it. Stress can cause it to be delayed even longer, so you're really not helping with stressing out over this.
It's honestly, not great at all. I mean you're going to have this happen to you every month until you are about 40-50..so there's no rush.
And periods don't make your breasts grow.
All your period does is get rid of the lining inside your uterus because there is no baby there.
Honestly, if you really are concerned, just go see a doctor.
I do have a friend who doesn't get her period. She is taking medicine every month to make her period come. But you're still super young and I know girl who didn't get their period till they were 17.
Your period just gets rid of the lining inside of your uterus. I don't know why you want it so bad. It won't give you boobs or anything. It'll just give you worse cramps, fatigue, headaches, ect.
So don't stress out about it, it'll come when your body is ready. If you're concerned, go see a doctor.
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While the norm is 13/14 for girls to get their periods, there are those who get it at 9/10 or 15-17.
All the things you describe including the emotional changes prove you are on your way through puberty.
The period is only one aspect of it.
The more stressed you are, the longer it may take to start, and once started, your monthly cycle can be delayed by stress, illness, being too athletic, etc. I read somewhere that if a period hasn't started by age 17, it might be a good idea to go see a dr. and get a check up. Before hand, don't worry, even though everyone you know has theirs, it doesnt mean anything is wrong.
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