ok, so I am 16 and I have had my period since 7th grade. However, I havent gotten it for 3 months now and I am really worried. It's usually around 2 weeks late, but I've never not had it for 3 whole months. I'm not pregnant, but I really don't want to go to the doctor either!
2007-11-17 08:13:52 · 23 answers · asked by Julianne G 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Since you are saying you aren't pregnant, I presume you are not sexually active. Working with that presumption...
If you are an athlete, and working out at an extreme level, your body could simply have stopped menstruating. Olympic level and professional athletes occasionally have to deal with this situation.
Alternatively, if you are at the opposite end of the spectrum - are morbidly obese, your body can cease menstruating as well.
If you are neither obsessively fit, or morbidly obese, there are several possible medical explanations - for which a doctor is the best option.
Now, assuming that you are sexually active...there is no such thing as a fool-proof method of birth control, except abstainance. Condoms fail, the pill is only 98% effective, etc. A girl can become pregnant if semen comes anywhere in proximity to her vagina, although the probability is low, it does exist.
In any case. Whether you want to or not, there is another possible explanation that no one will like. Cancer. Scared yet? Good. Whether you like the idea or not, GO TO THE DOCTOR.
2007-11-17 08:38:54 · answer #1 · answered by jcurrieii 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to the doctor, your reproductive system is not something to fool around with. It could be something serious that needs treatment, the doctor will probably just take a blood test which is really short and almost painless.
2007-11-17 16:18:33 · answer #2 · answered by ehrlich 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are really not going to want go the hospital either if it is something that you could have taken care of now. Go to a good doctor.
2007-11-17 16:18:35 · answer #3 · answered by Tricia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not exactly sure what's up, but my bff has the exact same problem. she went to a doctor and they gave her birth control pills (and she knows she's not pregnant,too). Don't worry too much though. Why not research the internet or go to a library? But, i bet your doctor could help you the most.
I'm sure it's common.
2007-11-17 16:18:15 · answer #4 · answered by megynn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are only 16, then one would believe that you still live at home. Why hasn't anyone else noticed that you haven't had your period. I certainly would with my daughter. Talk to your mom, or dad if need be, and see a gynecologist for a medical determination.
2007-11-17 16:18:17 · answer #5 · answered by Darke Angel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the best thing for you to do is tell you r mom and go to the doctor because the only time you miss that is when you are pregnant
2007-11-17 16:17:03 · answer #6 · answered by kee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really need to go see a doctor.
You could have infections that could make your period stop. If you do have an infection - the infection needs to be treated - and cured - or it could lead to more serious complications.
Go see a gynoclogist .. it's important.
2007-11-17 16:19:04 · answer #7 · answered by Tara 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 months is a lot... it is not shameful to go the the doctor's. there are lady doctors you know :) that is if you want to have a baby latter on.... also, it is good for your health to have your period regularly.
2007-11-17 16:19:45 · answer #8 · answered by damaris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are atheletic? or in something very competitive like dance, swimming, gymnastics, or track?? if so then that could be the reason...you body might think that you arent suitable to support a baby right now so it has no reason to give you your period! for more info check out girlslife.com and check out the bod squad...i LOVE goin there!! so helpful!
2007-11-17 16:17:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really do need to go to the doctor to talk to them about his, this isnt really something that anyone on here can answer for you
2007-11-17 16:17:24 · answer #10 · answered by sexylilmama_82 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋