26 and already going through menopause.

[FatPiggy]

Hi everyone,

I just turned 26. Over the past 6 months I've had 1 period. I went to the gyno after the first long gap expecting him to tell me I was pregnant, it was a complete shock to hear him tell me I didn't produce an egg. Shortly after this appointment I got my period and was not expecting another long gap. However, this gap is now longer. I have made another appointment with the gyno to ask him if he has a diagnosis. I have been losing my hair. My boyfriend and I wanted to wait another three years and then start trying for children.

I would like to hear if any of you have been through similar experiences in your 20s/30s? I understand the gyno is the professional but nothing beats personal experience.

Thank you in advance for sharing your advice and experiences.

[FatPiggy]

Ps thanks for asking how the tests went, that's super nice! Unfortunately no diagnosis yet, still waiting waiting waiting ......

[FatPiggy]

Sorry i've been out of town with no coverage... So i was put on tablets to make my period come, unfortunately they didn't work and I still don't have my period. My gyno is closed over the weekend so I have to go next week. We'll see! So I haven't had any tests yet :(

[K12en]

How did your test go?

[K12en]

I hope the best for you too. Even if you are not mentally ready for children you can freeze eggs for later if that's an option for you. This is the best site I have found so far. I'm new to this site, I like that's it's private. Not everyone knows what I'm going through and I'd like to keep it that way. When people start asking its like pouring salt in an open wound. It's amazes me how many women suffer from infertility. It seems like everyone I talk to has suffered from infertility or knows someone that has. Hopefully, they can put you on meds to start your period and then stimulate your ovaries to produce eggs. Keep me posted, and I'll do the same

[FatPiggy]

Thank you for sharing the story. I can imagine it being a roller coaster for you!   Although my experience has only been short so far, it's taken an emotional toll on me. I have been put on medication to force my period to come then I will be getting regular bood tests and ultrasounds to see what's actually going on inside. I'm hoping its a hormone imbalance or something that can be fixed with medication... Either way there are tough decisions coming up. I hope i don't have to make any short term decissions about wanting to have children. I'm not mentally ready for children.

Once again I really do appreciate hearing that there are other women as young as me going through this. I have searched the forums but couldn't find any relevant thread (I'm sure it's hidden somewhere in the forums). If you know of any other similar stories I would love a tip on where I could find them :) ..

[K12en]

I don't know if this helps... I always had normal menstrual periods, but at 30 years old I wanted to get pregnant. After a few months went the GYN and he put me on meds for 6months to a year and no pregnancy. So, I went to infertility doctor and they told me I had the ovaries of a 40-45 year old woman. I said what, I'm too young for that. So long story short I just turned 34 no pregnancies after multiple IVF attempts and they have told me I can either adopt or use donor eggs. I hope this is not the case for you because this has been very hard for me, like a roller coaster.  

[FatPiggy]

Thank you !! Got some more tests done today and ultrasound so I'll wait for the results.

[old_before_my_time]

An endocrine workup would be a good idea. Your primary care doctor or your gynecologist could order the necessary tests. Some of the causes of missed periods are Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), a thyroid problem, or a pituitary problem.