opinions on this please...period related!

[GypsyMoth]

not sure what to do,have seen similiar posted before,but just need some opinions

DD is 15.8....developing normally,but no sign of any periods yet....should i take her to gp or leave it a bit? she's tall,5ft 8,filled out a bit over last year,not sure of her weight now. she's size 10 clothes though. healthy

DD 13.7 started periods last month..

starting to worry a bit...with gcse's on horizon want to avoid making her anxious

any ideas?

Tall girls start periods later. Don't worry

I think a GP might suggest a blood test for hormone levels. But you are right about not making her anxious. Maybe you could have a brief word with the doc and ask for advice. I appreciate that she is getting to an age where she is responsible for her own health issues/privacy but I am sure that the GP would be happy to discuss your concerns with you.

Petitioner might well be right - please don't worry about it. I might just have a brief word (NB my younger sis started about a year before me. In fact she was taller than me but also a little heavier).

oh good.....nobody is shocked!!

phew

i'm tall,almost 6 foot,started when i was 14. had heard something to do with height/weight.

thanks ladies. will maybe speak to gp tomorrrow. luckily no waiting times here and can just call in and wait.

Needs investigating if no periods by 16.

Girls often start periods when their weight hits around 8st- but this isn't a hard rule.