text: Everyone gets their period when they are ready, generally between the ages of 8 and 17. Don't worry about it. You should be glad it hasn't come yet, hun, cuz it is awful...But I have absolutely no idea why your doctor would say you might have to take pills because you don't have your period yet! This is perfectly normal. Everyone's body is different. I got mine when I was 12 (now I'm 14), some of my friend's got it when they were like 10, and others haven't gotten it yet. It's not a big deal if you haven't had it yet. Don't worry. Talk to a female adult you can trust if you're truly paranoid about this, you need some reassurance. And, just be aware then when you do get your period it can be very irregular, you may even skip months at a time. If you don't know a whole lot about periods I would suggest talking to a female adult you can trust so you know what to expect. Don't worry, hun, you're fine and there's absolutely nothing wrong with you at all. I said it before, but it's important, just remember everyone's body is different. There is no "right" age to get your period or a "correct" cycle.