ok what if my period is late?

Okay, so if your period is late, especially in the first few years, it's usually totally normal and nothing to worry about. Your body is just figuring things out and sometimes it takes a while to get into a regular rhythm.

Why it might be late

Your cycle is still like, in training, especially when you first start getting your period. So many things can make it a little off schedule. Like, if you've been stressed about school or life stuff, or if you're sick, or if your sleep schedule is all messed up. Even just changing your routine can do it. Plus, when you're growing super fast, your hormones are doing all sorts of wild things, and that can totally make your period take a little detour.

What you can do

Just chill! Seriously. Stressing about it can actually make it even more delayed, which is super annoying. Keep doing your normal stuff. Eat good food, drink lots of water, and try to get enough sleep. And if you're tracking your period, you can just make a note that it's late. That way you can see if it happens a lot or if it's just a one-off thing.

When to tell a grown-up

If it's been 3 months (90 days) or more since your last period, or if your cycles keep running longer than 45 days from the start of one period to the start of the next, or if you're having really weird pain, or if you're just super worried about it, it's a good idea to talk to a trusted grown-up like your mom, a family member, or the school nurse. They can help you figure out if you should see a doctor, but usually, it's just your body doing its thing. It helps a lot to have a record of when your periods actually arrive, so you can track all that stuff in the Soso app.