No period she's 15

[3Plumpuddings]

So the period is a no show for dd1, dd2 (13) however started in the summer holidays. I was 14 so on the later spectrum, so I'm not too worried, just wanted to hear from other people if they thought this was a cause for concern she's 5ft 2, eating a normal amount xx

Are your DD's the same shape and size? Or is DD1 physically smaller?

It's probably still in the normal range, but it might be worth booking a Dr's appointment to check her hormone levels.

Thank you! Dd1 is physically smaller in height and stature so was to be expected, just rather suprised she still hasn't started everyone else in her class has. Will talk to dd about Dr xx

I was two months off my 16th birthday when I started. 5ft 6, normal weight, not sporty. I sometimes wonder whether my delayed start helped my fertility into my 40s (not wasting all those eggs in my teen years) - and it was great never really having to deal with periods at school.

I was the same as screamingeels. Nearly 16....my mother was 16 and my sister was 14 when they got theirs. While yes I was pleased to catch up to my schoolmates, I wasn't that bothered (I was pretty flat chested too). Now I realise how fantastic it was to leave all that hassle until later.

And now in my early 40s fertility still working TOO well...interesting idea, never considered that possibility.

Hi I have 2 dd - dd1 tall big built didn't start til 16 has erratic periods probable PCOS (takes after her mum) Doctors wouldn't do any investigation until she was 16 - blood test and ultrasound so nothing too evasive!
dd2 - small height - small build started at 13 and regular as clockwork!

Try not to worry too much but if there aren't any problems then I would inclined to leave it til she is 16 (it is however her choice then if you are in the UK if she goes to docs or not)

I have PCOS and have managed to have 2 dds without fertility treatment

my sister and some of my friends were 17! (I was 12). It's amazing the difference

I think they say 16 to check with doctor if not started.

Does she have other signs of puberty? Hair sprouting, acne, BO, greasy hair, mood swings? If she's had signs for two years but no period that's another reason to check.

Smaller girls tend to start later. There is a growth spurt which is linked loosely, if that happens later then puberty as a whole is likely to be later.

I started at 15.5 :)

Hi,

I was a week before my 16th birthday. Always tiny, I know I weighed 6.5 stone aged 18. I know it's linked to weight and body fat so it could be this.

Only extra thing now though, in hindsight, is that I developed hypothyroidism aged 20ish; delayed/ slow growth can be a link. However I really wouldn't look into that till she's older and still not there.

On the up side I've never had period pain

And yes no fertility issues when staring a family at 36; hoping still the case as will be 39 when we try for no 2!