i am 13 years old and i have been having missed periods that are up to 7-8 months long. is this normal?

Question

i started having my period last year in January. then i stoped having it for a while. i then had my period in march and that was the last time i had my period for that year. now this year, i had my first period of this year in April. now its almost the end of June, and i dont have my period. my mom tells me that the reason is that i miss my period for a long period of time is that becuase im over-weight. can some please tell what wrong with me and what should i do?

Answer 1

it's normal for your first year or to of your period to be irregular or on and off. you might have it twice a month sometimes, too. if you don't get it soon, i suggest asking your doctor. he/she might want to "take a look", but trust me, it's worth it if it helps them find the problem. hope this helped, hun. :]

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Some missed periods are normal for your age although not having a period for a year after 2 previously sounds like something else might be going on.

Overweight is not necessarily a cause of no periods but your diet is. What you eat can affect your periods. Your body needs peak nutrition to be able to complete the complex hormonal changes of a female body.

Here some information that might help:

http://www.menstruation.com.au/periodpages/irregular.html

Answer 4

When starting out with periods there can be some irregularity for the first couple years or so. This sounds like that's what it could be. Please keep a log of your periods and cycles. This helps you know what kind of a pattern your periods will be when they become regular as well. Also, this will help your dr in the future when you go in for check ups when they ask for this information at future appts.

Answer 5

You should have your mom make an appointment with a gynecologist for you. Although this cycle isnt "normal" for other women, it may be normal for your body.

Write a list of any questions regarding your body and take it with you to the appointment. This way you won't forget what you wanted to ask while you are there.

You may have a hormonal imbalance, but the doctor can better diagnose the problem if there is one after she has examined you thoroughly.

Answer 6

On extremes of reproductive age that is at menarche & menopause you may have irregular periods.
But if you are over-weight, then that may be because of hormonal imbalance & PCOS.
If this continues for a period of 1-2 years, then you should consult your gynaecologist.
My advise at present for you is that you keep your weight under control by eating healthy diet and regular aerobic exercises.

Answer 7

Weight (either over- or under-) can be an explanation for irregular periods. Also, it is common for adolescents to have irregular periods for some time before she acquires consistency.

Hopefully, if you are really concerned, you can ask your Mother to take you to a gynecologist.

Answer 8

See your regular doctor or Gyn/Ob., this has been going on to long.
Many thing can effect periods, so get some answers and maybe help with a nutritious diet.

Answer 9

no ,its okay and it has nothing to do with your weight the first couple of years are like this, pretty normal,dont worry and take care!!

Answer 10

i'm only 12, but being over-weight CAN do that, it's not healthy... you need to lose weight, and if that doesn't work, see a doctor.