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like i said in my first post LadyLorraine Send a noteboard - 12/09/2009 03:25:04 AM
There are TONS of little hormonal problems than can cause periods not to arise, not to mention athletes that are in training that rigorous often do not cycle.

So for example:

> Late developer that enters in to rigorous training at a young age. Not timed to start cycling until already in heavy training. Period does not manifest

> Chronic Ovarian cysts
> Under/over active hormone production (of any sort. females DO produce testosterone, just in smaller amounts.)


Particularly if she grew up with sub-standard health care, there is NO logical reason for her to immediately think "jee, i haven't cycled, i must be a hermaphrodite."

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agreed. *NM* - 11/09/2009 02:36:06 PM 410 Views
I agree. *NM* - 11/09/2009 03:20:05 PM 400 Views
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Possibly a quibble, but just trying to clarify... - 11/09/2009 05:15:52 PM 889 Views
It makes sense - 13/09/2009 05:04:23 PM 836 Views
I disagree - 11/09/2009 04:09:50 PM 1153 Views
As bad as if feel for the athlete, I agree. *NM* - 11/09/2009 04:46:57 PM 383 Views
To the extent that LadyLorraine means "at this point", I do agree with her... - 11/09/2009 05:03:34 PM 883 Views
Sounds like she/he is more dude than chick..... - 11/09/2009 02:42:33 PM 888 Views
not really. it only takes ONE mistake to cause her problems. - 12/09/2009 03:19:06 AM 823 Views
It's not that simple with DNA either. - 12/09/2009 10:38:28 AM 915 Views
no it's not as simple as "XX" and "XY" - 12/09/2009 03:02:03 PM 846 Views
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I like I said, tragic - 11/09/2009 09:34:57 PM 780 Views
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That's a good idea! - 11/09/2009 07:17:20 PM 831 Views
Yeah, seems fair. Medal, no record. - 11/09/2009 07:57:38 PM 770 Views
How could she not know something was different? Not developing a period would be a major sign. *NM* - 11/09/2009 09:21:54 PM 380 Views
Not necessarily, depending on the rigors of her athletic training. *NM* - 11/09/2009 09:26:32 PM 354 Views
When do most girls get their first period? Around 12 or 13? - 12/09/2009 07:34:23 AM 745 Views
Yes, but 14 or 15 isn't out of the ordinary *NM* - 12/09/2009 11:23:09 AM 376 Views
I didn't start until I was 17 *NM* - 12/09/2009 03:02:28 PM 354 Views
That is a bit unusual. *shrugs* *NM* - 13/09/2009 01:17:18 AM 372 Views
starting THAT late is, yes - 13/09/2009 04:24:44 AM 1005 Views
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Not at the age when a girl first develops her period. - 12/09/2009 07:36:24 AM 827 Views
You have an odd understanding of what's normal... - 12/09/2009 02:51:37 PM 839 Views
And you are still missing the point. - 13/09/2009 01:18:54 AM 774 Views
And you're missing the point - 13/09/2009 01:39:46 AM 809 Views
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Well, now that you put it that way I guess I could see that. *NM* - 12/09/2009 07:37:18 AM 359 Views
Not that rare in athletes. - 12/09/2009 01:06:27 AM 770 Views
like i said in my first post - 12/09/2009 03:25:04 AM 848 Views
I like that idea. That is the most sensible solution. *NM* - 12/09/2009 01:07:42 AM 342 Views
This whole thing has been handled disgracefully - 12/09/2009 12:37:35 PM 944 Views
Considering that similar questions have arisen before - 13/09/2009 01:43:18 AM 1001 Views

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