Boy, this seems sooooo long ago! All I can say is that most of my friends had already started their period before I did. I was in many sports and that postponed the onset by a few years. I was in gymnastics, track, tennis, and swimming. I was 17 years old. It was a good/bad experience for me. I was so used to things the way they were, that when I started it was a huge change for me. My mom had told me about "the big change" way back when I was 11. Little did we know that it would be so long. It allowed me a freedom where that was concerned, but I was always concerned something was wrong with me. Anyway, nothing was wrong and I continued on like normal. Two kids later, I am ready for the good ole period to go away!! I think this might be TMI, but remember, you asked!!
Make it a good day:)
Jenn
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Jennifer,
Wow...17 years old, you were a late starter, but our bodies seem to adapt to our present lifestyles...that's amazing! Although, having a monthly period is sometimes inconvenient, I do not believe I'm eager for it to end so soon. Mainly because of women I know that no longer have periods are miserable from the side effects...hormonal issues and hot flashes and such. I'm not ready to trade in my 3 light days of slight discomfort compared to what those who no longer have cycles experience on a daily basis....WHEW!
It is extremely interesting that you started your period at 17. I read that when you are active in sports your menarche could be postponed. I am glad though that you mother talked to you about the subject; thus, making you aware of this vital stage of a woman’s life. I am sure you were concerned when all your friends were experiencing menarche and you did not know what was happening. I will totally agree with you that we all kind of want a break from our monthly “impediment”.
I am there with you, I was 16. I was a competitive figure skater. I don't really remember all of the details but I do know I got upset and thankfully I had a stay home mom who was there to comfort me. She also encouraged my desire to try tampons even with my first period - I hated pads from day one!!! I have to agree that this is a little TMI but it is nice to know that we are all NORMAL and that we have similar fears and anxieties. =)
:) When I am done having kids, I would like to no longer have periods, too! We were talking about that today at work. I just want to make sure that I have my ovaries as long as possible... I have enough hotflashes as it is at 22! Maybe I would not like a hysterectomy though. I don't relish the idea of major abdominal surgery just to stop a period. We will see when the time comes, I guess...
When I was younger I thought 16 and 17 were the ages that you were suppose to start. No body really talked about it that much when I was younger. I started in the 5th grade and had no idea what it was and really had know understanding of why it was happening to me. I am 23 now and can't wait for it to be over but on the other hand I feel it is a part of being a women and something to be proud of because some women are on able to get that experience.
I thought there was something wrong with me because I was 12 or 13 when I started, because my twin sister, all of our friends and the majority of girls in our classes all had it by the time they were in fourth or fifth grade. My mom and I were discussing this all when I first saw the topic earlier this week and she was saying that “back in her day” girls normally started around 14-17, so she would love to know what has caused all the girls in society to start so much sooner. I was back into sports, especially soccer and a total tomboy, whereas my sister although played some sports was not as active, so my mom thinks that made the difference between when she and I started, but it still seems kids are starting earlier and earlier each year.
I know what you mean about thinking "maybe TMI?" at the end of your post. I said I hope no one is blushing at my post.. I have heard that girls are getting their periods ealier now than they used to. That's interesting. Maybe because girls are less active now? I've heard it's due to the hormones in food but haven't researched if that is correct or not. You would think that girls would have gotten their periods really young in past centuries, because they married younger and didn't live as long as we do now.. I am okay with getting my period now, because my mom is miserable with hot flashes from menopause!
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