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18 and never had a period

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I' am a 18 year old female and I have never had a period. I've heard that most females typically start between the ages of 12-14. But their are some females that are late bloomers. My mom was a late bloomer and started at the age of 16. But I have never heard of anyone starting later than 18. I' am not sexually active so I know the possibility of being pregnant is not a cause. So I was wondering what could be the reason why I' am 18 and never had a period?
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replied January 3rd, 2010
everyone is different , i was 12 when i started my periods , but many women dont start periods until they are in their early 20's . xx
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replied January 6th, 2010
im not tryna be offensive but are u reli skinny? bcoz iv heard tht tht can be a cause?
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replied February 18th, 2010
Same Situation
I am 20 and I have never had a period.. I have been going to a reproductive specialist and I found out I have something wrong with my pituitary gland. They still do not know what to expect in the future, but you should def. check out doctors..make sure you take calcium because if you do not produce estrogen.. then you have a low level of calcium too.
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replied June 29th, 2010
menstruation, anorexia, vegan, anxiety, maintenance
May have a point with "skinny." 18 never had a period but doctor's not worried because with 4 hospitalizations of 2-3 mths since age 11, now "at maintenance," ie edge of acceptable weight for height, helps over anxiety. Not skinny anymore but had anorexia and now a vegan (still anorexia, which happens in your head, but vegan hides anxiety about eating because you can eat). Maybe 1 day menstruate, but healthy weight comes 1st.
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replied May 9th, 2012
I am over 18 never started my period
Okay I am 26 years old. I was 15 I stoped growing and never started my period. They put me on birth control then for 10 years so far didn't really do much maybe little bit privited hair and arm pit hair. i still have small boobs and yet side of it it always made me feel like crap.. now i been off of it for 2 months that I feel fine and not way i felt when i am on it. i mean when i am on my period i don't get bad crams as much or anything it just i think the pill give me side effects with headaches and mooddy ya i know normal for the noes have there period. so i was wondering if i have taken off and never started my period. i know i maybe not have childrens some day. not sure..
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