Women only please.?

Question: I am a 15 year old girl. I first got my period when I was 13 years old and I had it for two weeks. Every time I get my period it gets shorter and shorter each time but not heavier really. The 2nd to last time it was 5 days and now it lasted only 4. It has decreased from a week to like 4-5 days. Whats up with my body.? Is this normal? Im not sexually active so I'm not pregnant. Thanks for answering.

Answers:
A period that last 2 weeks is not normal, but 4-5 days is normal. If you are physically active (dance, gymnastics, sports, running, etc) it would be normal to miss an occasional period. Sounds as though your body is just settling into what will be "normal" for you. You sound like a delightful young woman. Enjoy your teen years!!

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Honey, everyone's cycle is a little different. Talk with your mom and or sister, even female cousins and see if they had similar traits. If your cycle is real different, go ahead and schedule a gyncologist examination. Take your Mom with you incase the doctor explains something that your mom can help clarify.

Since you are not sexually active, there will not be any embarrasement in going there. Sometimes a doctor will talk to the parent about "since your daughter is sexually active"...and problems can suddenly happen. Since you've conducted yourself as a decent young lady, there should not be any shame in going and having this exam done.

The doctor should show good professional manners and allow your mom to be with you, or WILL have a nurse present during the exam. If the doctor does it alone with you, that is improper. Make sure that there is always someone else trustworthy present to make sure that you are more comfortable and at ease.

In anycase, you are probably fine; your system is just trying to get revved up to how it will eventually work. I had a teacher one time whose periods were 6 month apart. She was "normal"; and actually was in the process of adoption when she didn't know she was pregnant. Her sons are just months apart, which is a hoot.

Put your mind at ease. See if your Mom or another trusted female can accompany you to have an exam done, if needed.

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Your body is just settling into a rhythm of sorts. You're fine. Be thankful that it's getting more efficient.

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