Period issue...?

Question

Hey girls.

I am 17 and a half and I have had my period for 6 years.

Normally they have been mostly regular (I have a 3-5 week cycle dependant on the time of year and stress), but I have not had my period for 9 weeks now!

I am NOT sexually active, never have been, not on the pill nothing has really changed, so I don't understand why I have skipped my period last month.

The only thing I can think of is that around the time I was due, I had 2 really major things going on for me:
1) My parents told me they are separating.
2) I was in my final high school exams & was graduating from high school.

But normally, if I am stressed I don't skip them completely, they might come 1 week late or be very light, so I don't understand what's going on! I have also had very little normal discharge. :|

I have been diagnosed with severe depression & even during my darkest days, I still had my period! My depression medication hasn't changed either. Nor have I gained/lost a lot of weight.

Any help would be greatly appreciated because I am so confused!

Is this bad??

Please tell me some advice.

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Amenorrhoea is the absence or abnormal stoppage of menstruation. It can be of a primary or secondary nature. It can be due to normal physiological reasons like pregnancy, breast feeding or menopause. Infact, the commonest cause of physiological amenorrhoea is pregnancy. The abnormal (pathological) causes are:

Girls who have attained the age of 16 years and still not started getting their periods are said to have primary amenorrhoea. Secondary amenorrhoea occurs when a woman who was having normal periods suddenly stops menstruating for more than 6 months.
It can be due to a hormonal imbalance or a developmental problem. Stress, severe dieting, increased levels of exercise or chronic illness could also add to the problem. Most often women do not give importance to this but it needs to be dealt with more cautiously as it may be a sign of an underlying problem- imbalance in the production of reproductive hormones or even uterine cancers.
if a girl has not started her periods till the age of 16 or is having irregular periods. The most likely cause could be a hormonal imbalance. Unhealthy eating habits can also lead to the same.

if she stops getting her periods or it becomes irregular after being regular for 6 months or longer. Severe dieting can cause this problem.

if she has extremely heavy or long periods that are painful and associated with anaemia. This could be a sign of growth in the uterus, thyroid condition or some kind of infection.
How can a doctor help?
Several things that can be done on a self help basis to combat the problem. These include:
A balanced diet with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Cutting down on salty processed foods to check water retention.

Reducing caffeine intake to maintain emotional calm.

According to a recent study, increasing the amount of calcium in the diet reduces the severity of PMS symptoms.

Above all a brisk walk that helps in the release of endorphins (chemicals in the body that make one feel good) or a warm bath are suggested to keep fresh and relieved.

Answer 2

I WOULD HAVE TO SAY THAT YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK IN TO (PCOS ) IF YOUR Period issue DOES NOT GET BETTER. I HAVE PCOS ONLY WOMEN GET IT I WAS TOLD MOST WOMEN FROM AGES 16 TO 35 FIND OUT THEY HAVE IT. YOUR FEMALE DOCTOR WILL KNOW IF YOU HAVE (PCOS)

Answer 3

See a doctor.

Answer 4

hmm if i was you i would go to your GP and have a smaer test done to make sure everything is ok