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i am 15 and i still dont have my period should i be concerned?
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by Konstance McCaffree: (06/13/2004)
Though the average age for females to begin menstruating is 12, the range of "normalcy" for starting is anywhere from 9-16. And there are exceptions to even these ages. Doctors that I have talked to have said that if a young woman is 17 and hasn't had her period she needs to have a complete physical and gynecological check up.
Though it is possible that people don't menstruate during periods of high stress, that isn't likely for most. I know that it is given as a reason for late periods some months, but usually it wouldn't be the reason for the onset of menstruation. You didn't mention when you began your other pubertal signs such as breast development, hip widening, acne, voice changes, etc. If those have begun in the last two years then your period may not have started because you are still in the pubertal transition.
You mentioned that you have been having sex since 13 and I would caution you to be sure you are well protected from pregnancy and diseases. Just because you aren't menstruating doesn't mean you aren't ovulating an egg. It is possible that the hormones that cause the lining of the uterus to shed in a period are not being triggered but those that cause the egg can definitely be doing their job. Women ovulate an egg but don't menstruate often.
If you still haven't gotten a period by the time you are sixteen you probably should have a good gynecological check up to determine why. There are so many reasons that I couldn't even list them all here. Only with a good exam will a doctor be able to determine why, and even then it may not be an obvious reason.
Reviewed by Sexual Health Editorial Team
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