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allieakins · Nov 25, 2013, 08:37 PM

I'm 15 and have never had a period should be worried? I've had grey, yellow and white discharge for a long time. Should I see someone and how would I get there?

Wondergirl · Nov 25, 2013, 09:21 PM

Do you live with your mom? or is there a dad? or do any relatives live near you to talk with about this and who can get you to a doctor for a checkup?

allieakins · Jan 22, 2014, 05:44 PM

@wondergirl Yes, I live with both my parents but I would be too uncomfortable speaking to them about this subject. My parents don't believe that we need to go to the doctor until we are sick so I am not sure what to do

Alty · Jan 22, 2014, 05:51 PM

Some girls start later than others. Most doctors aren't concerned until you hit the age of 16 and still have no period.

If this is a concern and you want to be checked, the only one that can check you and give you an accurate diagnosis, is a doctor. Your parents have to agree to this, since they pay for the doctor. So unless you talk to your parents about it, and they agree to take you to a doctor, you really don't have a lot of options.

Just to make sure. You don't have to have a period to get pregnant. You ovulate before you get a period, so it's entirely possible to never have had a period, and still become pregnant. Having said that, is that a possibility? Are you sexually active?

allieakins · Jan 22, 2014, 05:53 PM

@Alty Definitely not! I've never had sex before and am waiting until marriage. I was hoping I did have other options though... Any other possible things I could do to get some peace of mind since going to the doctor is out of the question?

Alty · Jan 22, 2014, 05:57 PM

Not really.

How much do you weigh? Your period won't start if you're too thin. If you're not eating properly, or are starving yourself, you won't get a period. Many athletes stop getting their period because of they low body weight. So, do you eat properly, are you a healthy weight?

But really, at 15 I wouldn't worry. At 17 I would see a doctor. But not having a period at 15 is more common than you think. It's really not something I'd be concerned about yet.

allieakins · Jan 22, 2014, 06:00 PM

@Alty If anything, I am slightly above average weight. I weigh 108 pounds and I am a competitive athlete. And just to clarify, I have never had a period, not just stopped having them.

J_9 · Jan 22, 2014, 06:05 PM

Being 108 pounds and a competitive athlete is the most likely reason you haven't started your period.

allieakins · Jan 22, 2014, 06:13 PM

@J_9 I am so surprised. Thank you so much! Is 108 pounds too much at my age to be able to get a period?

Alty · Jan 22, 2014, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by allieakins

@J_9 I am so surprised. Thank you so much! Is 108 pounds too much at my age to be able to get a period?

Too little. Like I said before, athletes sometimes stop getting their period, because of the amount of exercise they do, and their body weight.

I realize you've never had your period. It may be halted because of your physical activity. Just like it stops for many athletes.

J_9 · Jan 22, 2014, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by allieakins

Is 108 pounds too much at my age to be able to get a period?

Actually it is just about right. Most girls don't get a period until they are around 100 pounds. However, factor in that you are athletic. That will stop you from getting a period.

Don't stress it. It will happen and when it does you will wish it NEVER happened.

allieakins · Jan 22, 2014, 06:34 PM

Thank you so much guys! @Alty and @J_9 thanks :) I'm not eager to get it by any means; just was a little concerned. Now I have nothing to worry about!