Hello
I have an 11 1/2 year old daughter who physically just began to have early signs of puberty....breast buds, very small amount of secondary hair etc. She is petite but not under weight.
She had her physical two months ago and the NP told us she was at least a year away from menstruation because of her weight, and lack of any real body hair.
She woke up yesterday with what appears to be her period. Bright red blood and enough to need a pad. She has not had one other symtom.....
Should I feel assured this is menstruation and not something else?
All of my sisters and myself were late bloomers (15-16) so I am bit perplexed.

K