My girlfriend doesnt have yahoo questions so i decided id ask the question for her...my girlfriend hasnt had her period since December 1 2006 and its now february...shes not pregnant TRUST ME and she wants to know if anyone knows why shes not getting it...she did go to the doctors a couple months ago and said that she has a hormonal imbalance plus shes been under alot of stress lately...could that be the reason?? or is there something else.....what do you think she should do??
2007-02-12 05:04:25 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Right, this depends on 1) her age, 2) whether she is taking any hormone replacement tablets or the contraceptive pill and 3) if she has been pregnant before.
Lets deal with NO.1 first:
1) Some women's periods are irregular anyway and take some time to settle down if the woman has been under any severe stress or trauma recently. You should have noted her age as this would have been more helpful. If she is overweight and around her thirties to early forties, this could mean an early menopause, which is your body's way of telling you that your fertility rate is decreasing as a result of your poor BMI, mixed with your age. This early menopause doesn't necessarily mean that your periods will stop altogether, it can sometimes mean that you will have a period once every 3 or 6 months, for example. And then, as your age increases, the menopause will truly appear.
If you are not in this age boundary and are younger, then i suggest taking life easier, talking to people to handle your stress better. It's not just about being stressed, it's how you deal with it and manage it that counts. Make sure that you stay off of the alcohol, caffeine and drink plenty of water/fluids (at least 1 litre a day), and eat 5 fruit and veg a day. Try this new diet for about 2 weeks and see how you feel. Your body will customise itself to the new system and will hopefully; sort itself out.
2) If she is taking a hormone replacement tablet this can affect her periods for a while and make them slightly irregular. This is nothing to worry about as it is your body's way of coping with the hormone change. If she is taking the contraceptive pill then her periods will stop for a while as the body becomes adapted to the new hormone change. However, most contraceptive pills are based on a "take a pill once a day for 21 days and then don't take a pill for 7 days out of the month to allow yourself a period" regime.
3) If you have just had a baby , then of course, your body will take some time in going back to the way it was before the pregnancy. I do suggest if No.3 is the case here that your girlfriend buys some maternity towels as heavy bleeding can occur after a pregnancy.
Women are complicated individuals and for the time being i should not worry too much about her periods, especially if she is a generally healthy person.
Hope your girlfriend has a period soon!
2007-02-12 05:37:39 · answer #1 · answered by Lozza_07 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could absolutely be related to stress. If she's lost or gained weight recently, that could effect her period, also. Her exercise routine, the amount of fat in her body, even her diet could effect her cycle, so don't worry too much about it (easier said than done, I know). Women don't actually need to bleed every month. As long as she bleeds at least 4 times a year, that is enough to shed her uterine lining and stay healthy. So missing a period here and there shouldn't be cause for concern. Have her keep a record of when she gets them, how long they last for, and if she has any other symptoms that go along with her period (cramps, headaches, etc.) and her weight and activity level for the month. After a few months, looking back at her record could show a pattern.
2007-02-12 05:17:43 · answer #2 · answered by Kate L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is absolutely no way she is pregnant..yes, it could be stress. It could be PCOS. It could be thyroid, or endometriosis, or even her adrenal glands not functioning properly. ALL of those conditions need to the be checked out by a doctor. She needs to see an OB/GYN, not a general practitioner. Tell her to call around to find a pharmacist that does custom compounding prescriptions and ask the pharmacist to recommend a womens health doctor who keeps up with more natural therapies. Some doctors want to treat you with horse hormones and prescription drugs, when other things work better. These are the same doctors who tend to want to do surgery when there are other ways around it. Some medications are necessary. Metformin is used to regulate blood sugar for those with PCOS. Endometriosis may require surgery. For hormone imbalances, plant based custom compounded prescriptions are SOOO much better for you than traditional Hormone replacement therapy. Those are made from pregnant horse pee and chemically altered and then given to patients! AAAUUGHH! Plant based hormones are much better for you, but they are fairly new and the old docs are sticking to the old ways. They are making leaps and bounds in women's health care, so you need someone who is up on what's new to treat your friend. I'm not talking about a holistic practitioner...just one who is keeping up with whats new in womens health.
2007-02-12 05:19:10 · answer #3 · answered by mschvs_65 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stress alone will do it, but then on top of it a hormonal imbalance that will do it to if she's been to the Dr and they told her that she just needs to calm down and relax. Less stress in her life would help her out and she need to get more organized, try to be less stressed it is very unhealthy.
2007-02-12 05:15:40 · answer #4 · answered by Tigerluvr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be hormonal, could be stress. Those are two valid reasons for it to go MIA. Also, if she lost a lot of weight and is underweight, she could stop getting it. If she recently went off the pill, it could be missing for a few months. Tell her to relax and if it doesn't come back, she might want to go back to the doctor's to get an exact explanation and a solution.
2007-02-12 05:10:47 · answer #5 · answered by Meg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can happen if she is under a lot of stress, if her weight changes, as well as hormones. She should have a complete physical examination as well as a gynological examination to rule out any problems. She could be anemic, etc., and with proper treatment her cycles can return to normal. Some women have problems having regular cycles anyway and sometimes have to take birth control pills in their 40s and 50s to regulate them.
2007-02-12 05:18:44 · answer #6 · answered by lucky_lady_blazing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stress can definitely cause a delayed period. She needs to get to the root of what is causing her stress and try to alleviate it in some ways. Too much stress will have other ill effects on her health besides missed periods.
2007-02-12 05:32:11 · answer #7 · answered by Sunidaze 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it could be stress, imbalanced hormones like you said. She should start drinking alot of water, stop stressing over things and oh yeah, keep her appointments with her doctor or gynocoligist. And tell her to not worry about it. Her period will come soon.
2007-02-12 05:52:23 · answer #8 · answered by watshername? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the hormonal imbalance is why the doctor needs to and should have at the time put her on birth control its whats used to fix this problem go back to the doctor
2007-02-12 05:11:53 · answer #9 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hormonal inbalances can make a girl not have her period, also becoming more active in sports can cause that to happen.
just to be certain she should have a pregnancy test done. but not having it for three months could be the sign of some other illnessses that may need to be looked into.
2007-02-12 05:09:35 · answer #10 · answered by pegasis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋