Can your period be late after your first time?

DELAY IN PERIODS: Since your hormones get active, there are chances your period may get delayed. Fret not, this is not a pregnancy alarm but rather your body’s way of telling you that its going through changes.

How long does it take to get your period after the first time?

Most of the time, a girl gets her period about 2 years after her breasts start to develop. Another sign is vaginal discharge fluid (sort of like mucus) that a girl might see or feel on her underwear.

Why am I not getting my period for the first time?

Some don’t get their periods because of hormone imbalances. Girls who are underweight or who have eating disorders may notice a delay in the start of their periods. Girls who are very athletic might not get their periods until they stop exercising or competing so vigorously.

When should I worry about my period being late?

If you don’t have any known condition affecting your menstrual cycle, your period should start within 21 to 35 days of your last period, depending on your normal cycle. Regular periods can vary. If your regular cycle is 28 days and you still have not had your period on day 29, your period is officially considered late.

How do I know when my next period will come?

How do I know when my next period is due? Now that you know how to calculate your average cycle length, you can figure out when your next period is due. To do this, start on the first day of your last period and count out the number of days in your average cycle. That’s the projected start date of your next period.

How can I make my first period start?

There are no guaranteed ways to make a period arrive immediately or within a day or two. However, around the time their period is due, a person may find that doing exercise, trying relaxation methods, or having an orgasm could bring on the period a little faster.

Why hasn’t my second period come?

Your period can be irregular for a lot of different reasons such as stress, exercising, gaining or losing weight, being sick, taking certain medications, or having a hormone imbalance. Talk to your health provider about your periods and keep track of your cycles.

When does your period stop for the first time?

Perimenopause is the time leading up to your menopausal transition. It typically starts in your mid- to late 40s. Perimenopause lasts for several years before your period stops completely. For many, missed periods are the first sign of perimenopause.

What does it mean when a girl has no menstrual period?

Absent menstruation, or amenorrhea, is the absence of menstrual bleeding. It happens when a girl hasn’t had her first menstrual period by age 16. It also occurs then a woman fails to menstruate for 3 to 6 months. Amenorrhea can happen for many reasons. The most common cause is pregnancy.

What to do if you don’t get your period for a year?

If a girl has her first period and then doesn’t have another one for about a year, an evaluation is appropriate. To see if an underlying medical condition may be responsible for the absence of periods, a health care provider may recommend blood tests or imaging exams, such as an abdominal ultrasound. She or he also might do a pelvic exam.

When is it normal to have an irregular period?

But they may start as early as 8 or as late as 16, and still be considered within the normal range. For the first few years after menstruation begins, long, irregular cycles are common and not cause for concern.