16 Year Old Not Getting Her Period Yet ??

My sister who was very athletic as a teenager was also a late bloomer (16). Track team and the weight loss are likely a major factor, but do check that her eating practices are indeed healthy and sufficient. (Young women with eating disorders often don't have a period ...)

Best of luck, C..

If she is working out a lot that could delay the onset of her period. Also losing that weight I would guess could cause some hormonal changes (good for you guys getting healthy together! That is awesome :) ) I didn't get my period until I was 16. It may have been because I was a gymnast and worked out 3 hours a day/5 days a week. I was the latest in my family

If it were me, I'd probably make the appt to the the specialist since she is 16 already since it is on the older side. Just to make sure there is nothing to worry about.

~R.

Weight loss and exercise could be the culprit. My sister started around 16 but it stopped for a few years in college. It turned out she was somewhat anorexic and/or bulimic. It might be good to make sure she's not purging or anything like that. If she's healthy in that department, then it might be genetics or the changes in exercise and diet. It never hurts to check it out with the doctor or endocrinologist.

I didn't get my period until I was 16. In the end, it is better the later that one gets her period--studies show less likely to develop breast cancer and other diseases.
There are some basic blood work that the doctor can do to check and see if her hormone levels are ok and what is going on, before going and seeing an endocrinologist.
At this point, talk to the doctor and find out what is going on. But, don't worry too much about it.

I would see and Endocrinologist to rule out PCOS
(Ploy-Cystic Ovarian Syndrome)

I was a late bloomer... I think I started bleeding at about 15, but never regularly. Turns out I have polycystic ovary syndrome. It might be worth seeing an endocrinologist. But it is still the late end of normal, and if starting late runs in your family, it's pretty likely that's all it is.

Hi,

I'm going to be 34 years old this September. I didn't get my period until the summer going into 12th grade. So, I was almost 17! Of course all my friend had gotten their period. I was definitely late compared to all my friends. Now, I am a completely healthy adult- I have a 2 year old and one on the way. So, I wouldn't worry about your daughter. It will come when its ready.

I would say go see that endocrinologist.

She is probably fine and developing normally, and what you say about her dramatic weight loss could be affecting the no-period situation. But just to be sure, I'd take her to the MD to have her checked out.

BTW Congrats on the weight loss!

C.,

My daughter didn't get hers until she was around 16 1/2. I got mine when I was 16. I also had her see a endocrinologist to make sure her thyroid was normal and it was a little off. She is now 22 with thyroid problems. I wouldn't wait to much longer....just to make sure she is fine. And congrats on losing so much weight to both of you!