Bit of background - DNiece hit puberty at 11 (Bra / hair) but was almost 14 before her periods started. Once she started she was regular. My Mum (grandmother to DN and DD) was over 16 before she started.
DD started wearing a bra at 11 and moved steadily up through the sizes. At 14 she was a C cup, so very curvy, but no periods. She had her first period the month after her 14th birthday. However, she didn't have her second period till 15 months later. She spoke to the school nurse a couple of times who said not to worry till she was 16. Third period came 8 months after the second - she'd just turned 16. That was 4 months ago and there's no sign of a 4th period. The school nurse has again said, don't worry, it's normal to take a while to settle. DD is happy to talk to the school nurse, but doesn't want to see a doctor (especially as school nurse says there's no need).
DD has a BMI of 23, so a healthy weight, and though she's very active (drama club/ school music group / brownie helper / youth club / often accompanies dog-walking friend) she's not particularly sporty.
Is the school nurse right - is this ok?
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namechangeabc · 05/09/2012 09:44
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