Its been 3 months and no period but i am not pregnant. I am experiencing lower back and pelvic pain as well as constipation and headaches. I am very curious what is going on with my body. I have not yet seen my doctor but will do so in the next week. Does/has anyone had these types of symptoms? Please respond if so.
2006-10-09 16:11:19 · 14 answers · asked by greatgiginthesky_80 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I am only 26 years old...so its not menopause yet...LOL anyways I will keep ya all posted.... I amshocked at how fast ppl have responded. Thanks
2006-10-09 16:26:19 · update #1
It sounds to me like endometriosis. Definitely go see your doctor. Other possibilities would be a tilted uterus, an STD, or just plain old-fashioned stress. I once went 9 months without a period (I wasn't pregnant and was still a virgin). I found out that it was cysts on my ovaries and a tilted uterus. Good luck on what you find out.
2006-10-09 16:17:49 · answer #1 · answered by jen2192000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only time I ever missed periods was when I went thru boot camp for the Navy. That was caused by stress. As for you, it would be interesting to know if you have been dieting and exercising vigorously causing a bit drop in your body fat. That could cause you to miss periods. the constipation and headaches?? I would be guessing.
It will be best for you to wait until you see your gyn next week. She will be able to examine you and do lab work if necessary
2006-10-09 16:23:30 · answer #2 · answered by kimberleibenton 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I'm in the same boat as you are in right now, its kinda weird actually, with the exact same problems. Though I am a college student and I have been stressing and cramming for exams and I'm thinking its due becuase of the stress. Stress and lack of sleep does all kinds of weird stuff to the hormones. Maybe you have a similar problem also. Hope there's nothing seriously wrong. Let us know what the doc says.
2006-10-09 16:15:56 · answer #3 · answered by LilSo1287 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of things can cause not menstrating. Even stress, and what is the case a lot of the time is being worried about not getting your period causes more stress. This happened to me and there did end up being a problem but I would wait for the doctor to diagnose you.
2006-10-09 16:15:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most women have painful menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) from time to time. Menstrual cramps are one of the most common reasons for women to seek medical attention. The pain from menstrual cramps can range from mild to severe and can involve the lower abdomen, back, or thighs. You may also have headaches, nausea, dizziness or fainting, or diarrhea or constipation with your cramps.
During the menstrual cycle, the lining of the uterus produces a hormone called prostaglandin. This hormone causes the uterus to contract, often painfully. Women with severe cramps may produce higher-than-normal amounts of prostaglandin, or they may be more sensitive to its effects.
Cramping is common during the teen years, when a woman first starts having periods. Primary dysmenorrhea is a term used to describe painful menstrual cramping with no recognized physical cause. It is seen most commonly in women between the ages of 20 and 24. It usually goes away after 1 to 2 years, when hormonal balance occurs.
Secondary dysmenorrhea is a term used to describe painful menstrual cramping caused by a physical problem other than menstruation. Physical problems that can cause this type of cramping include:
A condition in which cells that look and act like the cells of the lining of the uterus (endometrium) are found in other parts of the abdominal cavity (endometriosis) or grow into the muscular tissue of the uterine wall (adenomyosis). Pain usually occurs 1 to 2 days before menstrual bleeding begins and continues through the period.
Growths that are not cancerous (benign growths) in the pelvis, such as ovarian cysts, cervical or uterine polyps, or fibroids.
Pelvic infections. Your risk for developing an infection is higher after menstrual bleeding has begun because the opening to the uterus (cervical canal) widens during menstruation. However, pelvic infections, especially those caused by sexually transmitted diseases, can occur at any time.
Using an intrauterine device (IUD). An IUD may cause increased cramping during your period for the first few months of use. If menstrual cramping persists or gets worse, you may need to consider having the IUD removed and choosing another birth control method.
Problems with pregnancy.
Structural problems that were present at birth (congenital), such as narrowing of the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina (cervix).
Menstrual-type cramps may occur after a medical procedure, such as cautery, cryotherapy, conization, radiation, endometrial biopsy, or IUD insertion.
Other menstrual symptoms, such as weight gain, headache, and tension, that occur before your period begins, can be caused by premenstrual syndrome (PMS). For more information, see the topic Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS).
2006-10-09 16:15:13 · answer #5 · answered by ChrisS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had all of those symptoms and mine were caused by ovarian cysts. Just go to the doctors- are you on any kind of birth control?
2006-10-09 16:13:30 · answer #6 · answered by dmizell1221 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive been in this situation before and its very stressful. go back to your doctor, even try another one to get a valued opinion. Good luck
2006-10-09 16:16:39 · answer #7 · answered by Ange 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stress, medications, diet, hormone imbalances from other causes.
2006-10-09 17:12:13 · answer #8 · answered by manabovetime 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know but i'd say that you need to definitely see your doctor. you could have an infection somewhere. have you had a bladder infection lately? have your kidneys checked.
2006-10-09 16:14:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
U NEED TO GO TO THE DOCTOR ASAP U COULD HAVE A BLOOD CLOTH!!!!
2006-10-09 18:44:12 · answer #10 · answered by SPECIAL K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋