We are not able to predict when exactly your first period will begin, but age 13 is around the time girls start with their first period; some start much earlier (age 8) and others start much later (age 15). I'm surprised your mom did not begin her period until age 19!
A good gauge is when other female family members began their periods, but it is no guarantee. Also, many woman's memories may not be as exact as they remember (age of onset, what it felt like, or looked like, etc), so they may be off by a few years (unless they wrote it in a diary, or it was a momentous occasion for them!)
I hope you are able to enjoy the stage of life that you are in, as wanting something because "everyone else" does (older siblings, parent, friends) will only cause stress, worry, jealousy, resentment and disappointment. How can you see the good side of the situation you are in now? What things do you have and enjoy that your older siblings and friends do not have, are not as good at, or do not find as much happiness from? Find your uniqueness, what makes you special, and focus on these qualities. Part of "growing up" includes having the skills to do all of the above!
Your period will come soon enough! There is no reason to go to the doctor, and you can always bring a sanitary napkin (pad) with you on vacation, if you are worried.
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Hi troubled,
We are not able to predict when exactly your first period will begin, but age 13 is around the time girls start with their first period; some start much earlier (age 8) and others start much later (age 15). I'm surprised your mom did not begin her period until age 19!
A good gauge is when other female family members began their periods, but it is no guarantee. Also, many woman's memories may not be as exact as they remember (age of onset, what it felt like, or looked like, etc), so they may be off by a few years (unless they wrote it in a diary, or it was a momentous occasion for them!)
I hope you are able to enjoy the stage of life that you are in, as wanting something because "everyone else" does (older siblings, parent, friends) will only cause stress, worry, jealousy, resentment and disappointment. How can you see the good side of the situation you are in now? What things do you have and enjoy that your older siblings and friends do not have, are not as good at, or do not find as much happiness from? Find your uniqueness, what makes you special, and focus on these qualities. Part of "growing up" includes having the skills to do all of the above!
Your period will come soon enough! There is no reason to go to the doctor, and you can always bring a sanitary napkin (pad) with you on vacation, if you are worried.
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