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Missing Period For 6 Months

I have not had a period for 6 months. I am not on birth control or have been for the past year. I have seen a gyn. I had blood work all normal. I had a pap. all normal. I had an ultra sound inner & outer all normal. My gyn. is stumped she has no idea why I have no period this has never been a problem for me since I was 12 I have had a period. Along with not having a period I have hot flashes mildly but my doc. thinks that is due to my prescription I take, I have also gained weight suddenly I look bloated to people they say. I crave sweets uncontroloby. I have severe depression and anxiety I take a prescription for but none of my prescriptions cause loss of periods. So given that I am 23 years old and married this is pretty weird all pregnancy tests negative. I have taken those tests on-line for hormone deficency and it says severe hormone deficency. I don't know if that could cause missing periods but hey I am grasping at straws here since all the doc. are stumped I'm dumbfounded. SO PLEASE HELP I JUST WANT TO BE NORMAL. I am willing to take vitamins be on a special diet just let me know what to do or if there is a special person besides the one's I've seen.

Thank You

Jessica Ewald
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I'm twelve and have had my period just got it today my question is about my sister. She got her period when she was 17 on Christmas of 2016. She
#39;t had it since and doesn't talk about it I am just doing is to edjecate myself and help her out.
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I have been going through the same thing for about six years now, it comes on for six months and off​ for six months. Went to doctor;s they couldn;t find anything. I started taking probiotics everyday for about three weeks now and it came on twice and it stopped the cravings for sweets.
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I'm having the same problem. I'm 17 and not sexually active or on any medications, I've had my period since I was 13 and it's always been VERY irregular, but the gynaecologist made an exam and said it was normal on the first couple of years. Now it's starting to worry me though because at this point I expected it to at least start being more regular and I haven't had it for >7 months (plus weight gain and acne, which I'm pretty sure are connected to it).
My only worry is that that will somehow affect my fertility or chances of being pregnant in the future.
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Im going through a similar thing no period for like 6 months this year whats wrong with me Im not preggo I had test so why am I missing my period for so long
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Im the same I haven't had my period for over six months. I have gained weight I eat like things that aren't good for my body. I don't go to the gym but I walk everyday. I got my period at 12 and now im 18 it hasn't came for eight months now. I do not know what is causing it. but I am going to a specialist to see what going on. im not sexually active. Im still a virgin.
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A couple of years ago when I was going through a particularly stressful time I missed my period for almost 4 months. I was full of anxiety and stress and that was the only reason this was happening. Once I was able to center myself and come down from the stress my periods gradually came back (at first sporadically). I would say that this is the culprit to your problem. Try to find some peace in your life. Here are some things you should be doing.

-Warm baths
-Reading
-Relaxing with your partner
-CUTTING out stressful people or people that impact you and your life negatively (this was huge for me!)
-Practicing meditation
-Yoga
-Regular exercising
-Spending time with your pets
-Staying away from people or situations that cause you anxiety as much as possible.
-Pray (if you are religious)

I have dealt with anxiety my entire life and the best thing that I have found was yoga and meditation. With these two things and regular exercise I was able to go off all medications. My doctor told me once that only 20 minutes of gentle walking outdoors is equivalent to one anti-anxiety pill. So every time you feel yourself starting to get tense or stressed, go for an outdoor relaxing walk. Pets (cats or dogs) are also KNOWN for being stress relievers. So you can also go and cuddle or give attention to your pet when you are stressed. You can even take your dog for a walk or join a class.

A sudden weight gain or weight loss can also trigger this issue but I do believe that anxiety and stress are the reason for this. Your periods WILL return once your stress and anxiety levels come back. The problem with medications, is that they often mask your anxiety rather than treat them so your body may still be reacting to your anxiety. Try to stay positive and try the things that I suggested. I hope this helps!
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I didn't have my period for 4 months I mean,,,
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So you guys think you got it bad... So get this 2012... towards the end I did have my period for 4 months come December I get my period an it last for ike the entire month..... so in January I finally go to the GYN... I get on the Depo... 2 days later I get my period... it was a normal one thank god.. so I though well maybe that was all I needed... so THEN... after January I spot n bleed every month for like 5 days.... not even... I stop the deop and did not go back after the 3rd month like I was suppose to... So ever since April 2013.... it is October 2013 and I have still yet to get my period......
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So you guys think you got it bad... So get this 2012... towards the end I did have my period for 4 months come December I get my period an it last for ike the entire month..... so in January I finally go to the GYN... I get on the Depo... 2 days later I get my period... it was a normal one thank god.. so I though well maybe that was all I needed... so THEN... after January I spot n bleed every month for like 5 days.... not even... I stop the deop and did not go back after the 3rd month like I was suppose to... So ever since April 2013.... it is October 2013 and I have still yet to get my period......
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Omg youve described what ive been going threw to the "t" you took everything from my brain and typed it for me, this is a problem for me also and my friend girls say "your so lucky","I wish that wer me"but they jus dont get how "unwomanly"it makes me feel because I am a firm believer of no birth control or anything that stops or controls the body from doing its natural things, I am so confused,, BUT ive come up with my own oberservation , i am 21 but I got with my hubby @ 18 but we didnt get intament untill 6moths Into it but I got my period the begging of us messing around but hes 11yrs older then me and hes my first his pepee is huge to the point I feel it grinding my organs so I thing he literally "broke me"no joke,,, ive taken the same measures u have and no answers r advice
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Hi I am having the same problem. I am now 26 years of age and for two years now even after seeing a Gyno I am going thru the same thing. I was told to get on birth control to get the eggs going and start my hormones and see if the blood flow gets on track, but I was scared because I never had to take it and I really don't want to. I just don't trust them. I actually started experiencing my irregular periods after I tried a diet pill called suddenly slim. I was contracting broken veins and dark spots on my sides within two weeks. I stop taking them immediately. The next month I did not have a period and it lasted from Oct-Feb. I am now on a every 2 months or every 6 months schedule. I am now feeling some symptoms of my period today in August of 2013 since February of 2013. I don't like it because it is stressful. I am also growing hair under my chin and breaking out a lot on my face and back. I have been feeling this period coming for about a week and still nothing, just the light cramps in the hips, thighs and legs. I have light brown discharge and tissue like junk within it. I am stressed out a lot than normal and I feel down and unhappy at times. I am a happy person and it is so crazy that this is going on for me. I just don't know what to do anymore. I am not covered with health insurance anymore due to me changing jobs and trying to find some affordable insurance.It is even more difficult because I can't just run to the hospital when I want to because it cost so much. This is so not a happy feeling. HELP US SOMEBODY!!!!!!!!Shariamore
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hi laura, i have not had a period for 6 months nearly 7 i am 18 and am over weight i have a scan on wednesday for polycstic ovaries. if it comes back i have got it. does it mean i cant get pregnant or i have to loose weight, as i actually have a thyroid problem aswell which makes it hard to loose weight i go gym 2 times a week and have done for ages and just putting weight on i am not on a diet but i do only have breakfast lunch and dinner. does anyone know what i can do? hope you all get sorted xx
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I have this same problem!! any updates? :/
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It's most likely spiritual. Find a healer. Church. Teachings. Cranial-sacral. Yoga. The list goes on. Often what the mind and soul cannot process it wwill impose on the body. I am sure there is something off in your spiritual life. You have family? Love? Travel to a beautiful country or place? Meditate. If this sounds silly then I am spot on. God bless.
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It's most likely spiritual. Find a healer. Church. Teachings. Cranial-sacral. Yoga. The list goes on. Often what the mind and soul cannot process it takes out on the body. I am sure there is something off in your spiritual life. You have family? Love? Travel to a beautiful country or place? Meditate. If this sounds silly then I am spot on. God bless.
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It is oddly comforting to see that im not the only one having this problem. I though something was really wrong with me. Im 20yo and i have not had a period since late Nov 2011. I have taken two pregnancy tests a month since i first missed it as well as going and having one done at my gyn. Everything comes back normal. I have horrible mood swings, all i want is junk food, my headaches are worse than they have been in years, and i'm starting to gain weight. I weighed around 117 back in november and now im up to 127. My fiance is paranoid and its very clear that im not pregnant. With my daughter i blew up like a balloon. Has anyone found a reason for this? Dont get me wrong i really dont mind it being gone and not dealing with it, but at the same time i want to be sure that im healthy and can still have another kid.

thanks
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I am 23 and have no idea what is going on with my body... iv never had regular periods but last year I went all year without a period I went from Feb 2011 to Jan 2012 so I finally had one then in Feb of this year was the last one so far this year idk what to do im not on birth control me and my husband want to have a baby I have a five year old already but would love to have another ... iv went to doctors and they also said everything was fine? I hurt in my lower abdominal area constantly I swell like im 6 months pregnant but im not it comes and gose iv took a pregnancy test every month for the past year because I haven't had a period Iv had hot flashes like crazy lately numbness in my hands and legs pain during sex head aches all the time iv had a lot of wight gain in the past year I was 158 July of last year 2011 and now I am 209 its ridiculous I just wish a doctor would take time to figure out what is wrong with me :-(
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Can you give me your second doctor name please.???
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Hello Rej,

Can you please give me your second doctor name and address. Thanks!
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Hiya girls,
I have not had a period at all for 6 months i have been for all the tests ultra scans, bloods, pregnancy tests, urines etc n apparently im fine.  Im 23 also i have a 6 year old son.  After i had my son i went onto the implant which did not agree with me, got infected and had to b removed after 3 months (meant to stop in for 3 years) i then went onto the depo but a year ago or so i started bleeding very heavy for the last 4 weeks of every injection so the doctor at the clinic also put me on the pill......bad idea! I started cramping and was adviced by my GP to come of both the depo and pill and have not had a period ever since! it does realy worry me as I am ready now to have another child but dont now if its possible at this time or ever?!
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I also have not had a period in 6 months,but every month at the same time I have period pains. Pain in lower back, gas, pulling sensation uterus. I had a baby 16 months ago and still breastfeed. eHave yet to start again  but started to experience the period like pain 6months ago. Also, I have taken 4 pregnancy test and all are neg.
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I am having the exact same problem, I also am 23 I take depokote and adderall (sometimes) I havnt found out why or what to do about it but I did do alot of research and tried alot of things e.g. making a tea from parsley will supposedly stimulate a menstral cycle. Didnt work for me but maybe it will for you.
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hi i am 24 years old and have no period.. i have two girls and planning to try again in a year or so.. if anyone can tel me if they hav same prob n does it mean im infertile please reply,,,   thanx in advance
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One more thing. Weight gain can also result in serious imbalance. I was around 130lb when i got married. But in 4-5 months i gained around 10-12lbs. Doxtor told that could be a valid reason for missing periods. I tried dieting and some exercise and by 2-3 months my weight reduced a little by 4-5lbs. Any weight loss will count. so try to be around ideal weight as much as u can.
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