my 15 yr old has not had her monthly in almost 6 months?

Question

she only began about a week after her 13th b-day and has skipped months before but not 6 months straight had been told in the past that this was normal but I am not sure about it this time just seems like a long time to me, should I be concerned?

ok I guess I should have added that I am almost positive that she is NOT sexually active.

Answer 1

If you are old enough to have a daughter with her period, than you should be old enough and wise enough to know you should take her to a doctor for consultation.

Answer 2

If your 15 year old started her period when she was 13 and have not had it for 6 months go to the OYBGN. I like your daughter lost my period for many months during the highschool years. I was running cross country and everything thought i was just athletic but i was also anorexic. If your daughter is very thin then maybe she does not have enough body fat to support a baby then she would not ovulate and not get a period. The reason why you need to take your daughter the the oybgn is because of this. Females only absorb calcium for storage until around the age 18. After that you need 1000 grams a day to not lose any bone density and each day you don't absorb that much it will take it from your bones. That is why 1 in 3 females get osteoprosis. Without estrogen circulating at the levels it should in your body (when you don't get a period like your daughter) calcium cannot be stored. If you don't want her to get osteoporosis at a young age get to the oybgn and have then put her on birthcontrol. This will ensure she does not get pregnant if she does become sexually active, will ensure she gets a period and absorbs the calcium she needs for storage because after 18 it is too late to make up for the losses. Most people who run cc and play sports have great bone density but mine is below average and I am only 23. Go to the oybgn i went since I was 13 it is not that bad.

Answer 3

When I was a teenager, my periods were never normal. They started out skipping a month, so I only got six a year. Gradually they got more and more irregular until I finally had only 3-4 a year. It turned out that I had polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which is a very common disorder that affects insulin metabolism and hormone production. About 10% of women have it. I wasn't diagnosed until age 19 even though I had been having symptoms for over 10 years, because doctors kept telling me that it was nothing to worry about and that it was normal. In reality it wasn't normal at all. You should have her see a gynecologist. Her history of irregular periods suggests that there is probably some underlying problem causing it. It's worth getting it checked out because it could be something simple like stress or diet/exercise, or it could be a hormonal problem. If she does have something like PCOS, it can put her at higher risk for problems like diabetes. The sooner it can be properly treated, the better.

Answer 4

I agree, take her to a doctor. The reason I say this is because I have always had irregular periods. I never thought much about it until I got married and thought about having children. I found out I have PCOS (polycystic ovaries) I feel like if I would have know sooner I could have gotten it under control. Now, 4 years later and thousands of dollars of infertility treatments I still do not have a period on my own. I think it is owrth taking her to the doc. Good luck!!

Answer 5

You should find out if your daughter is sexually active, then there could be a problem, but when I was her age my periods skiped around so much, I'd have my period, not get it for 3-4 months, get it for two weeks, not have it for another 6months, the doctors always tryed to push the pill on me, to regulate my periods, but i was also sexually active at the time, I had an ovarian cyst almost the size of an orange, maybe she has one? Otherwise just take her into the doctor, like I said if nothing is wrong, they will try to push the pill on her, but when I tryed going on the pill it didn't help me... But I am almost 19 now, and I get my periods now about every other month, so my body is trying to regulate itself and i'm sure hers will to, but get it checked out just in case. And remember when she does go to the doctor, the doctor cannot tell you everything, unless she gives them premission... even though she is a minor. It is proably nothing but Have you gotten her a pregnacy test?

Answer 6

There are many reasons for secondary ammenorrhea (which is when a woman stops menstruating), the most common of which is pregnancy (any chance she's pregnant?).
There are, however, many others, low body weight can cause irregular periods, and can even lead to them stopping altogether, as can very high levels of physical activity (not uncommon in triathletes, for example), or stress.
There are also many hormonal reasons that can cause it, which can only be diagnosed by a doctor who knows her history and can obtain some lab tests. Very few of these things are dangerous, but they should be looked into if another cause isn't found.
So should you be worried? Probably not, but it does sound like something that she should see her doctor about if there isn't an obvious cause.

Answer 7

u need to know if she is active. i assume that she is not.. i ever not had my period for nearly a year(that was when i was 17- i really hope nothing is wrong with me ) but i am not pregnant whatsover since still a virgin.till now. after the six mths den i had it regularly.. since yr daughter is not yet 18.. most likely her cycle is not regular but by the time shes 18 it should be regular and if not you should ask her to consult a doctor.

Answer 8

I would suggest you take her to the doctor and have her check out. I like her didn't have a period for 3 months when I was 14 and I then started. Is she under alot of pressure at school or at home. That was what my problem I was under alot of pressure at school and home. so Iwish her luck.

Answer 9

Well, it depends on the eating habits of your daughter or her stress level. If I were you I will take her to the gynecologist. That's what my mom did when my period came to early. I know is kind of weird but a doctor is the best help you can get. Hope it helps!!

Answer 10

Teenage cycles are crazy, especially if she is overweight or even if she is very much into sports. Your best bet is to take her to an OB, not just her regular doctor.