 [ Symptoms ] i had a snowboarding accident i am always either in pain or dull and achy  am i cursed [ Disease ] what should you do you may need to wait a bit longer some young women can have their first period delayed to age 16 and this is considered normal just because all of your friends may be having their period does not really apply to you you are well into puberty so the hormones are doing their job in the other departments just not your menstrual cycle yes there can be medical reasons so it would be appropriate for you to see a gynecologist women is health expert for a brief examination and perhaps a blood test