Tag: amenorrhea

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 […]

Primary Ovarian Insufficiency or POI (previously called Premature Ovarian Failure, or POF) affects approximately 1 out of every 1000 teens and adult women between 15-29 years of age. What is […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]