Patient's question:
My daughter got her period last summer vacation, and it has been more than a year since then. However, she has only had her period 3 times in total. I, myself, have a regular monthly period. I have asked my daughter, and each time she has her period is quite normal—normal flow, lasting five days each time, and she never experiences menstrual cramps. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Because you just had your period, it's normal to experience this again. The ovaries haven't fully developed yet. If this continues after the age of 18, you should have a check-up. Some people have a menstrual cycle where their next period doesn't come for a year after one. This is relatively common. So you don't need to be too anxious, it's perfectly normal. If you're worried, of course, you can also get your hormone levels checked earlier.