I'm 14 years old, why haven't I had my period yet?

After girls reach puberty, their bodies will begin to grow and develop, such as breast development. In addition to changes in the body, another important manifestation is menstruation. Girls usually have their periods when they are around 14 years old, but some girls do not have their periods after the age of 14, which makes their parents very worried. So why don’t they have their periods at the age of 14? Let’s take a look at the actual cause of this matter, and also formulate appropriate handling measures.

How come I don't have my period at 14?

1. Genetic factors

The late menarche of girls may be caused by genetic factors. In other words, if their mothers or other direct female elders have entered puberty late on average, then they are likely to be affected by genetic inheritance, resulting in late menarche.

2. Irregular diet

Irregular diet is also a major factor that causes girls to not have menstruation at the age of 14. Some girls often do not eat on time during puberty, or suffer from anorexia nervosa, and being too light will also cause the start of menstruation to be delayed.

3. Exercise regularly

Some girls have been practicing some sports since they were young, such as gymnastics, swimming, etc. They usually start exercising when they are very young, and the intensity of the exercise is quite high. For these girls, if they still do not stop high-intensity exercise after the age of 14, it will also affect their menarche.

What to do if a 14-year-old girl does not have her period

1. Everything is normal

Girls' menstruation usually occurs in the second year or two and a half years after the first signs of puberty appear. Under normal circumstances, girls' menarche occurs between the ages of 11 and 14. However, due to the influence of various factors, many girls' menarche will be later than others, and may not come until around 15 or 16 years old. Parents do not need to worry too much about this. As long as the child is healthy and can grow and develop normally, there will be no problem. They just need to act according to the circumstances.

2. Treatment methods

Many girls have not had their periods after the age of 14, which may be caused by excessive psychological pressure. Parents should find ways to help them vent, communicate more with their children, relieve their psychological pressure, and allow their emotions to be released. In addition, irregular diet will also affect girls' menarche. Parents must do a good job of supervision, tell their children not to eat, and eat properly.