rockstarjaiden Posted January 29, 2004 Share Posted January 29, 2004 I am a 21 year old female. The last time I had a cycle was back in September of 2003. Before then, my cycle was normal now it is like I'm 10 years old or something because my period is no where in sight. i have taken 2 pregnancy tests and they both came up negative. WHY haven't I had my period. what is wrong with my body. Any help??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YT2095 Posted January 29, 2004 Share Posted January 29, 2004 stress, dietary changes (dramatic), over excersize, chem exposure? there could be many contributing factors to the symptoms you stated it could be any one of them or a combo, those were just a few. It would be prudent to seek medical advice however, even if it`s only just to put your mind at rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarjaiden Posted January 29, 2004 Author Share Posted January 29, 2004 well i AM stressed out a lot but only right now. i haven't changed my diet at all and i don't exercise unless you count sex. i don't know about you but frankly i think going almost 6 months without a cycle is slightly scary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atinymonkey Posted January 29, 2004 Share Posted January 29, 2004 Have you just started on the pill, by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarjaiden Posted January 29, 2004 Author Share Posted January 29, 2004 no i'm not on any kind of birth control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atinymonkey Posted January 29, 2004 Share Posted January 29, 2004 Well, that's my theory gone. It was my only one too. Er, ask Glider. Or visit your local doc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarjaiden Posted January 29, 2004 Author Share Posted January 29, 2004 when i was 14 i went 3 months without my period and then it hit me like a hurricane i bled so much... i kind of miss my period... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Go see a doctor - if you haven't changed your diet or your exercise and you're not under unusual stress levels, then it might be a sign of a thyroid problem, or something like polycystic ovarian syndrome, which seems to be awfully common these days. Cookie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarjaiden Posted January 30, 2004 Author Share Posted January 30, 2004 i've been going through depression since about november... but i have gone through depression before and i still had my period. i'm just worried... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glider Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 You have secondary amenorrea. This is a condition where women who used to menstruate normally, stop for more than three months (primary amenorrea is where women of repproductive age have never had a mentrual cycle). As to the cause, that could be any number of things. Often the cause is hypothalamic and related to changes in the release of cyclic hormones. However, causative (aetiological) factors are many. For example, certain medications, particuarly mood stabilizers, e.g. clozaril, phenothiazines and some narcotics can cause amenorrea. Also, sudden and significant weight gain or loss can interfere with the menstrual cycle. Anorexia nervosa is usually acompanied by amenorrea. Cushing's disease (over active adrenal glands) and hypothyriodism can both cause amenorrea, as can oestrogen defficiency and exessive levels of androgens. However, don't get too worried as without an examination, there is no way of knowing whether any of the above applie to you. In any event, 'online' is not really the place to make diagnoses, and I don't think anyone here (including myself) is qualified to do so. The best advice is to see your doctor. S/he should be able to pinpoint the cause quite quickly and in most cases these conditions respond to treatment quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarjaiden Posted January 30, 2004 Author Share Posted January 30, 2004 i gained a lot of weight since september so maybe that's what it is. i'm not on drugs except for pot and benadryl. so what does that mean if i really DO have that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glider Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 I can't answer that. The only thing it can be said that you "really do have" is secondary amenorrea (the absense of menstration for > 3 months). The point is, amenorrea is usually a symptom, not a condition in itself. Your weight gain may be a factor in amenorrea, but then the weight gain may also be a symptom of something else. For example, something like hypothyriodism may be responsible for both the weight gain and the amenorrea. I am not a physician, and and I said, 'online' is not the place to make medical diagnoses even if I were qualified to do so. Your best option is to see your doctor. They will be able to answer more accurately any questions you have and should be able to provide an effective treatment (if necessary). For example, if the underlying cause is hypothyroidism, then they may prescribe thyroxin, which should stabilise things for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarjaiden Posted February 2, 2004 Author Share Posted February 2, 2004 thank you for your insight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glider Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 You're welcome. I hope it's sorted for you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarjaiden Posted February 3, 2004 Author Share Posted February 3, 2004 i remember i went through this once before when i was in jr high but it was only for about 3 months. it's been almost 6 months now. i think i just might go to the dr about this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glider Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 Good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisy Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Get to your Doc now. Don't piss about with questions on a science forum. I'm amazed you haven't consulted a medic before now. I haven't been paying full attention to the boards before now or I would have replied. I'm sure you are fine but this is no place to seek medical advive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 i thought this was quite common, as YT explained diets,stress etc can cause this im sure its nothing to worry about (to much) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glider Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 Get to your Doc now. Don't piss about with questions on a science forum. I'm amazed you haven't consulted a medic before now. Yeees. Outstanding bedside manner. Very reassuring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudde Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 we care about our members here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisy Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 OK....my apologies to Rockstarjaiden for being blunt....but that's pretty much me....and pretty much what I'd say to my teenage daughter....best to get it investigated and put your mind at rest. Which is what I'm sure the doctor will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonara Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 I agree with Daisy. There are some things you don't want to take chances with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarjaiden Posted April 5, 2004 Author Share Posted April 5, 2004 i really appreciate ya'lls concern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glider Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 I agree with Daisy too. It's just that; 1) one of the most significant factors in avoiding medical consultation is anxiety. Increased anxiety = less probabilty of presenting. 2) Strident tones of urgency (tend to) = increased anxiety (and 'online' there is no way of evaluating the effects of what we say). i really appreciate ya'lls concern I'm glad. But did you go to see your doctor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonara Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 OK... then I agree with Glider. Take that everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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