Why has my 13 year old stopped getting her period?
Amenorrhea has many causes, including hormone problems, eating habits and exercise, or a birth defect. Your teen may need blood tests and a pelvic ultrasound. Treatment may be done with hormones or other medicines, changes in diet or exercise, and calcium supplements.
How long can a 13 year old go without a period?
Irregular periods and missed periods are common, but if you were having regular periods before or if you have not had a period in more than 3 months, talk to your doctor.
Is it OK to not have your period by 13?
Most girls begin their periods between ages 9 and 18. The average is around 12 years old. If no periods have occurred when a girl is older than 15, further testing may be needed. The need is more urgent if she has gone through other normal changes that occur during puberty.
How often should a 13 year old get her period?
Do Periods Happen Regularly When Menstruation Starts? For the first few years after a girl starts her period, it may not come regularly. This is normal at first. By about 2–3 years after her first period, a girl's periods should be coming around once every 4–5 weeks.