Can girls who have not yet started period, get monthly tummy cramps?

[TheFurryMenace]

My DD10 1/2, has breast buds and a recent increase in pubic hair, but has not yet started periods. Last month, and again today, she is complaining of tummy ache and head ache but no sickness or constipation that I can tell. Could it be period cramps and her body getting ready to start?

It’s rare but sometimes girls can ovulate before they start their periods. PCOS for example. Take her to the GP and get her checked out

Oh, okay, thanks. I had PCOS, and I think my late mother did too, but both of us in our 30's. Didnt know that young girls could get it. I will get her checked out.

PCOS often starts when you start your period but the damage to your ovaries isn’t apparent until you are in your thirties. It’s quite usual now for young girls to get treatment based on hormone rather than physical changes. The best way to prevent permanent damage from PCOS is the mini-pill - it wouldn’t be prescribed yet unless it’s serious but probably from 12 or so.

My daughter had monthly period 'cramps' for about 4 months leading up to the start of her period, so yes I think it's possible

We definitely had phantom period symptoms for several months. Tummy cramps, spots, very moody and teRFUL.

I think I did if my memory serves me but it was over 10 years ago!

My dd has had cramps and a little spotting for months, but only really started her periods this month so yes totally possible

Thanks everyone, I think it probably is this then.

Other thing to consider is an imperforate hymen.