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I’m 14 and I haven’t gotten my period yet. Is this normal?

Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.

It’s normal to get your period as early as 9 years old or as late as 15 years old. This is a big time range, and it’s hard to be […]

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Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)

Updated 16 May 2024 under Health Guides.

Primary Ovarian Insufficiency or POI (previously called Premature Ovarian Failure, or POF) affects approximately 1 out of every 1000 teens and adults who were assigned female at birth and are […]

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Amenorrhea

Updated 1 December 2021 under Health Guides.

Amenorrhea, pronounced “a-men-or-re ah” means absent or no menstrual periods. If you haven’t had your period yet or you’ve missed a few periods, you’re probably wondering what’s going on with your body. […]

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I haven’t had my period for a year. What should I do?

Updated 25 February 2014 under Ask Us.

If you haven’t had your period for a year and you’re not taking birth control pills continuously (without a break), you should make an appointment with your health care provider […]

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I’m 18. I have breasts and hair in the necessary places, but no period. Should I be worried?

Updated 26 March 2014 under Ask Us.

It’s normal for a girl to get her period as early as 9 years old, as late as 15 years old, or about 2-3 years after breast development. Girls who […]

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Birth Control Pills: Medical Uses

Updated 11 August 2022 under Health Guides.

Teens and young adults are often prescribed birth control pills for irregular or absent menstrual periods, menstrual cramps, acne, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), endometriosis, primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) and polycystic ovary […]

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I haven’t had my period in 4 months and I’m not sexually active. What’s up with that?

Updated 25 February 2014 under Ask Us.

There can be different reasons why a teen doesn’t get her period. The most common reasons are weight change (especially weight loss), bulimia (vomiting to control weight), over exercising, stress, […]

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Menstrual Period: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports

Updated 13 October 2021 under Health Guides.

Most girls who play sports have regular menstrual periods, and girls who are very active may skip a few periods. However, some girls who train really hard and don’t get […]

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