about some womanly (gyno) problems/concerns?

Question

I've been having periods once every three months for the last 2 periods and the currently is yet to come after 3.5 months. I seem to gain weight easily around the tummy area. I'm not pregnant and I haven't had any hormone problems before. What are the likely causes? My periods go through a period of stability and then instability. I'm a bit sick of it. ~___~

Oh i'm currently 21

oh i don't have an eating disorder. i don't think i'm stressed right now either since im having holidays. My bf said it could this thing called Cusshion's symptom or sumthing.

Do I go have a blood test? i don't actually know any gynos

Answer 1

See a gynocologist maybe and not Yahoo Answers? Just a thought but medical professionals might know just a tad more than various bozos out in internet land (myself included). From what I understand (which albeit, is probably pretty limited), shouldn't women be getting regular gyno checkups anually anyway? Same thing with physicals. Routine appointments are for this kind of thing.

Answer 2

Random shifts in menstruation happen to most women once and a while but if you're going on 3 months, you should see a doctor and a) Get diagnosed and b) See about getting on the Pill to regulate your hormones/cycles.

Answer 3

You could be suffering from a condition called poloysistic overies (pcos), i suffer from this and it makes it very easy to gain weight. Some of the symptons are
Irregular periods
weight gain
extra/ unwanted hair growth
irritability
mood swings
tiredness
sleeping problems
this is due to an imbalance in inculin , it can be very similar to cushing but not as threatening and can be sorted with medication. Try going on a low gi diet this will help control your insulin.
hope this helps but i would go see you doctor they can tell you more and do some investigations

Answer 4

It could be a thyroid issue. The tests are pretty simple and then it can be dealt with. See your family physician first, because it may not be a GYNO issue at all. the DR will be able to tell you more.
Good luck, hope everything works out.

Answer 5

By 21 you should really be having a normal cycle - unless you're using birth control implant/shots. It could also be from being seriously underweight or a host of other medical conditions (like thyroid imbalances). PLEASE go to see a gynecologist. If money's a factor look up Family Planning in your yellow pages and go to their clinic. They have a sliding scale for payment, and if your income is really low its usually free.

Answer 6

very possibly hormone inbalance. which would explain weight gain too. best bet is to get on birth control (if not already, if you are try something new) because it will regulate the timing of you period. and dont forget to talk to your doc, they are your best friend when you are having troubles like this and will be able to accurately diagnose why you are having perior instablity. best of luck, i hope everything works out for you

Answer 7

I'm 21 too and I had weird problems as well....
it could be eating disorder...stress ...or out of wack hormones...
pills can help regulate but it is a difficult thing to go through...
they can test you for pcos and all types of things...

Answer 8

Find a dr. - look in the phone book, call the state medical board.
If money and insurance is a factor, try a neighborhood clinic, free clinic or Planned Parenthood ( they do exams on a sliding scale).
Get checked.

Answer 9

if your not on birthcontroll then try that first most of the time birthcontroll stablelizes periods it also helps get them on the right cycle and helps keep them on track every month at about the same time too. my sis was 15 when she got her first peroid and she didnt have one for about 4-5 months but after getting started on the birthcontroll she got them straighend out and she has them once a month

Answer 10

It could be the onset of menopause. Have your doctor do a blood test that can determine this.