large time gap In periods at beginning-normal?

[cookiecup]

I am 14, and a lot of the girls at school have started their periods. I think I had one 2 years ago, but the blood was brown, and it only lasted for a day. I haven't got my period since. I also have heavy clear, whitish discharge every day and have been emotional lately, and have had what I think are cramps. I'm scared something is wrong with me.

[veromazarelli]

Remember that every girl is different. Not everyone gets their period at the same time... Or for the same amount of time... Or even at the same age.

The symptoms you mentioned could mean that you are about to start... Or at least your body is getting ready for your period to start. But that is all normal and part of being a teenager and a young lady.

Don't forget to ask your mom if you have any other questions too.

[Chima7]

It's actually pretty normal to have very irregular period cycles when you're a teen because your body's hormones are all over the place right now no thanks to puberty so it will take some time for it to get regular. I first got mine the summer before starting 7th grade. I was 12. I don't remember how long it took to get on a regular schedule but in pretty sure it took until I was about 17 or 18. And ever since then it's been really close to every 28 days.

So, bottom line is, don't be scared cause what's happening is normal. But if you're still having irregular periods after you're 18 or 19 you might consider going on the pill to regulate them.