I've missed 3 periods and know I'm not pregnant because i'm still a virgin. I don't have any unusual signs...no back problems, headaches, bloating or anything. I'm 17 and have had regular periods for four years, but my last period was in october and i haven't had one since. I don't know what to do. I haven't told anyone and don't really want to go to the doctors or anything. Should I wait a little longer and just see if my period comes or go to the doctors now? Please help.... I really don't know what to do!
2007-01-18 08:18:48 · 8 answers · asked by v11595 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Have you been under more stress than usual, at home or at school?
Have your eating habits changed? (starting a new diet, not eating enough iron or have you lost weight?)
There are several factors that can contribute to skipping a period. Yours is on its way, its just late for one reason or another. Don't worry about it, but see your doctor anyway.
2007-01-18 08:28:13 · answer #1 · answered by Hummer Babe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There could be numerous problems that could be causing irregular periods. Stress is one of the biggest culprits. It could also be your eating habits. If your eating too little.
Some teens may develop irregular periods - or stop having periods altogether - as a result of a hormone imbalance. Disorders of the thyroid gland can cause menstrual irregularities if the levels of thyroid hormone in the blood become too low or too high.
Hon, I would reccomend going to the docs as soon as possible. :)
2007-01-18 08:27:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Either you're not eating anything or you're exercising a lot. My friend is having the same problem, she hasnt gotten her period for a very long time, she went to the doctors and shes not pregnent and shes completely fine, go see your doctor thought, it might help.
2007-01-18 08:54:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweetie you need to go to the doctor you shouldnt be enbarassed if your a vergin bc you know your not preg it could be nothing or it could be some underlying proble i used to have ireglar periods when i was 16 but i started taking birth controll when i became sexually active and you know what it helped with my periods i have had a normal period ever since i started takeing it so just go talk to a gyno and let them tell you what is going on!!! Good Luck!
2007-01-18 08:24:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
i no u dont want to hear it but going to the doctors is what u need to do but stress can stop ur period u cant be pregant so i would go and get a check up good luck
2007-01-18 08:57:22 · answer #5 · answered by bigbreastedbitch1979 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're anorexic...eat! A lack of food can cause you to not have periods.
2007-01-18 08:22:53 · answer #6 · answered by Skittles-Dark Edition 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ur lucky
2007-01-18 08:25:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i would ask your mom
2007-01-18 08:23:16 · answer #8 · answered by mindi 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋