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Our 14-year-old hasn't had a period yet
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Don't worry. Some young girls don't start their periods until they're 16, despite recent press coverage about girls starting much younger. But if you're worried, talk to your GP, especially if your daughter is displaying physical signs of a period, such as cramp-like pains or sore breasts but without any blood loss. There is a rare condition called 'imperforate hymen' when there is no opening to the hymen. However, this can be remedied with a simple operation.
Obi Amadi, lead professional officer for the Community Practitioners' and Health Visitors' Association
By Obi Amadi
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Alison, posted 9 months ago
Hi I have a similiar problem my daughter started her periods last august and has not had a period since feb this year but last night she started again and is very distressed about the whole situation she wants her periods to stop all together & i am worried she might hurt her self please help Al
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chelsea, posted 2 years ago
will thread worm stop people starting periods???
