Well im 16 and i havent had my period in almost a year. No i'm not pregnant because im still a virgin and is waitng for marriage to give it up. But my periods have never been regular. They have always been either too frequent or they just wont come at all. Please tell me whats happening! I started my period when i was 10 and i know they should be regular right now. I havent told my mom yet because i dont want 2 see a doctor. I'm pretty private about my body. I'm not over weight im 113 pounds and i am 5'4. Also when i do have my periods they are heavy and i used a pad every hour. Can you all please help me out please.
And please be nice with your answers.
2006-10-18 12:44:58 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Hi Taylor
I'm a nurse[maternity for 12 years]. I know this is hard for a young lady, but you will need to see a doctor. Please tell your mum about your troubles. You probably have a hormonal inbalance. Even though you are a healthy weight for your height you may have 'polycystic ovarian syndrome'. Ask to see a female gynecologist if you are very shy and nervous about seeing a male doctor about your problem. Tell her you are a virgin and very nervous about any testing. She will probably start with having blood tests done to check your hormone balances. Then an ultrasound of your reproductive organs. This doesn't hurt. You must have a full bladder and a technican puts jelly on your lower belly and runs a 'wand' over your belly to allow your ovaries etc to be visualized on the screen. They will look for cysts on your ovaries and any other abnormalities.
She may want to do a pap test at some point as well. She will use a special narrow speculum designed for virgins.
You NEED to have this problem checked out. If it is not taken care of it could affect your ability to have children in the future. It may also increase your risk of developing cancer of the reproductive organs. You have to be a brave young woman and deal with this now. It won't get better or go away on it's own. The doctor may recommend BCPs for you. This is to help regulate your periods.
Tell your mum, OK Sweetie?
2006-10-18 13:14:01 · answer #1 · answered by kitty-mama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started my period when I was 12, and never had regular periods until I started taking birth control pills at 17. They would be anywhere from 10 day cycles to 50 day cycles. Just becasue you take birth control pills, doesn't mean you have to be having sex. A gynecologist will help you - trust them, they know what they are doing, tell them everything that's ever happened "down there", that way they can help you the most. It can be a little embarrassing, but you'll feel much better once you know what's going on. Get them to explain everything to you.
2006-10-18 21:24:59 · answer #2 · answered by Seraphim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're really young so irregular periods are not uncommon. We have the same stats (height and weight) so I don't think your not menstruating has anything to do with your weight. The ony thing you need to do is see a doctor. I understand that you're really private about your body so maybe you could try to find a female gynaecologist to speak to. Whatever you do make sure you see a doctor though. You've been ignoring the problem for far too long
Oh and the world isn't a nice place so don't beg for nice answers. :-)
2006-10-18 20:24:15 · answer #3 · answered by Kailee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't freak out. Everyone's body is different. I STILL have irregular periods now and again, and I've had mine for over 18 years!
Talk to your Mom, and she will be supportive, hopefully...I highly doubt she'd think you're pregnant if that's what you're worried about.
You should see a doctor anyway, since by now you should be having annual gynocological exams. There is no shame in getting checked out to be sure there is nothing wrong, just to be on the safe side.
Good luck. :)
P.S.- I just want to say that I truly admire your decision to wait for marriage. It is a great choice and I wish I had done the same when I had the chance. (I'm 32 and gave up my virginity at 16...way too young, in my opinion)
2006-10-18 20:17:37 · answer #4 · answered by Kristen K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There could be a lot of reasons for your very irregular periods.
As much as you dislike the idea, though, I am afraid I must encourage you to tell your mother about it. You really should be seen by a doctor.
I know that the idea of going to a gynecologist is stressful for you, but I promise you, it really isn't all that bad. It's over in a few minutes. You might feel more comfortable with a female gynecologist.
In any event, you must summon up the courage to have this checked out professionally. Good luck to you, dear.
2006-10-18 19:50:23 · answer #5 · answered by catherine02116 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like what I went through. Mine were irregular at your age due to hormonal problems. These are fixed by the Pill.
You can either wait until your older or see a Gyn now. You can see a woman gyn (I do) if you're private about your body. Women gyns are more understanding about that kind of thing.
I didn't see a Gyn for the first time until I was 19 and my periods were about the same irregularity.
2006-10-18 20:02:24 · answer #6 · answered by Tara662 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell your mother because usually your period will be similar to hers. she might have gone through the same thing. im 16 too and have a wicked irregualr period. it started when i was 14 and i only get about once every 3 months, and its usually pretty light. it might just be your body type. my doctor told me that by the time im 18 it should be regualr-i dont think you have anything to worry about, except a year is pretty unusual. better to tell your mom and be safe than sorry.
2006-10-18 20:00:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not unusual for a young girl to have irregular periods however, since you started your menses at 10 and you are now 16, you need to see a doctor to get regulated. He might put you on birth control pills to get you regulated or some other hormone challange. You NEED to see a doctor, this will not just clear up on its own.
2006-10-18 19:49:29 · answer #8 · answered by happi2bwu2 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My periods did not become "regular" until after I had my son. I am 23 and started when I was 12. I would go to the doctor. Sometimes they put you on birth control to regulate your period.
2006-10-18 19:49:04 · answer #9 · answered by Brookie06 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
there might be something wrong with your cycle you might not be obulating right so you might be able to have kids in the future i would advise you go see a doctor to get a better answer what is wrong, i give you a hand for not having sex, i say don't have sex until your married cause their are a lot of stds out their and you don't want that cause that could rouine you life, and if and when you chose to have sex alway get checked and make sure your partner gets checked also cause you don't know what they might have or what they have slept with
2006-10-18 20:21:06 · answer #10 · answered by christina p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋