[CrystalLOVE]

Hi! I'm 15, female. I had my menstruation for the first time when I was 12, but up till now its still very irregular. For example, I get my period once in 3 months, and sometimes even once in 6 months! I get really horrible cramps each time my period comes and I'll feel faint. I even had fever twice and fainted once due to the painful cramps! My friends all have regular periods, and I feel like I'm abnormal or something... furthermore, my breasts don't grow! They stopped growing when I turned 14, and I often get teased at for my flat chest. I mean, I'm not exaggerating or anything, but my breats can't even fit into the smallest bra! I wear those kiddy singlets... I'm horrified and worried. Am I abnormal? What should I do? Is it because of my irregular periods that my breasts don't grow normally?
Some kind soul please help me! Your help is greatly appreciated! Thanks.

[DoulaLC]

Hi CrystalLOVE, welcome to AMHD!

It happens sometimes that in the teen years periods will be irregular. Usually, by the time you are in your late teens/early twenties, they settle into a set pattern. It also happens that some girls have a horrible time with their periods. I have known people who had to miss a day or two of school each time one started.

Your breast development will be quite individual to you. Some girls start to develop very early on, while others do not start to have much development until later in the teen years or early twenties. Many adult women will naturally have smaller breasts. You'll see celebrities and models who are small chested. It may be that you are just experiencing a lull at the moment and will notice a change later on.

You are at an age where so many hormonal changes, that can effect periods and development, continue to take place and will continue still for some time.

It is unfortunate that you are being teased. Sadly that is the maturity level of some people. Not easy to do, but do your best to ignore it. Or simply state, "Yes, so?"

You could always see about having a visit to your family doctor to discuss your concerns. Also, check out various websites, and/or books, that will discuss the stages of development you are experiencing and those that you will experience over the next several years. You may find some peace of mind.