Reply #31: I hit it about a week before my 13th birthday [View All]

[pink-o]

and consequently, finally became post-menopausal last year, at age 53. I thought it was a little too long for a woman to be menstural, but the doc told me it's pretty average. I think you're probably okay too. Everyone is different, and as long as you're healthy and feel reasonably happy (take my word: no one at 14 is ever happy for too long. But it does get better, my young friend!) then you probably have nothing to worry about.

I just met a young man aged 13 who had facial hair and a deep, pubescent voice. His only concern was that people immediately think he's older and treat him accordingly. Just so long as those around you remember you're still 14 and don't put unrealistic expectations on you because you seem more mature.