im 23 and i havent had my period in about 4 months what could be the reason?

Answer 1

Progesterone probs. Perhaps Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. It's not something you want to ignore. See a doc. Hormone imbalances can lead to lots of difficulties. Unwanted hair, endometriosis...even, cancer. So, not cool, really.

Are you sure you're not preggo??

Answer 2

Irregular periods
Answers to your questions about irregular periods — and the natural way to maintain a more regular menstrual cycle.

by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP

To begin with, let me reassure you that most irregular periods are benign. Missed periods, too frequent periods, spotting, or bouts of heavy clotting and bleeding are usually caused by an underlying hormonal imbalance that is easily treated.

Most of us have missed a period at one point or another — some with anticipation of a pregnancy, others because of anxiety or tension. At the clinic, we see women who menstruate like clockwork, while others report never having had a regular cycle. One thing is a given, however: shifts in hormonal balance will alter whatever pattern a woman has experienced in the past. Such shifts are especially common in perimenopause.

What is an irregular period?
At the clinic we answer questions all the time about irregular periods. A textbook period happens every 24-29 days, but in truth what is “regular” covers a wide range. Cycles between 23–35 days are very common. A woman may get her period only one to four times a year. Or she might have periods that occur two to three times in a month and involve spotting or extremely heavy flow. Alternatively, she may have heavy episodes of bleeding every two to three months. Irregular periods are simply what is irregular for you.

For the most part, we don’t worry at the clinic about a missed period or two over the course of a year. More variation than that may indicate to us the beginning of perimenopause or a disruption of the natural chain of hormonal events that controls menstruation. A wide variety of factors can be responsible for irregular periods, among them:

Significant weight gain or loss
Over-exercise
Poor nutrition (or a diet too high in carbohydrates)
Smoking
Drug use
Caffeine
Excessive alcohol use (interfering with how the liver metabolizes estrogen and progesterone)
Eating disorders
Increased stress
Polycystic ovarian syndrome/estrogen dominance
Uterine abnormalities (fibroids/cysts/polyps/endometriosis)
Hormonal imbalance related to perimenopause
Medications
Chemotherapy
Recent childbirth, miscarriage, or D&C
Breastfeeding

Answer 3

You could be pregnant, if that is not the case you should go to the doctor and get blood work. It could lead into serious cervical problems.

Answer 4

u may be pregnant but if not it could be a disease so see Ur doc

Answer 5

You could be pregnant!!!