Worried about first period

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Asked for Female, 13 Years

I’m a 13 year old female and I’ve been having discharge for a little less than a year and still haven’t started my period. My mom got hers when she was even younger than me and I’m beginning to get worried.

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Dr. Meenakshi R Kamath Gynecologist 34 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Meenakshi R Kamath

Gynecologist 34 yrs exp Bangalore

There is no need to worry. You can get your cycles by16 years of age. Use a vaginal wash regularly everyday like lactacyd to maintain personal hygiene. The later you attain menarche the happier you should be!!

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