long time, no period

[eemolove555]

i have gone almost 1 year and 5 months without having a period... my son is 2 1/2  and ive only had 3 since ive had him, and that was all in the first year, year and a half... i just turned 24 last month, and im really worried about it. i gained a lot of weight with my pregnancy (80 lbs- went from 132 to 212) and still have about 45-50 more to lose (stuck at 183), which no matter what i try, i cant lose a pound.i did have a c section, but i dont know if it would be the cause of any of this. we have been trying to have a baby since our son was about 6 months old, but obviously cant if im not having a period. i went to the doctor, and got a pap done and told him all about it. he said hed call me if there was anything abnormal with the results (that was about 3 months ago, so i guess its safe to say hes not calling) he didnt really seem that concerned about it though- probably because i have no insurance-. all he kept saying is that im probably not having a period b/c im over weight... that seems right to a certain point, but almost a year and a half??? i would think itd make you a couple months off, but not for this long. my stomach feels really hard the whole length of my lower belly... i look like im about 6 months pregnant... and most of all the weight i carry is all in my belly. i dont have pain often, but every once in a while i'll have a shooting pain in what seems to where my overies are, but itll only last for a couple minutes, then go away.... i dont know what it is, and i cant go to the docs often bc the cheapest its been is $300 due to me not having insurance... im just trying to get a guess of what it could be. if anyone can help, id appreciate it... thanks in advance, jenn

[Ima Green Girl]

I too have period issues and would like some thoughts.

I don't have a period for 3 months at a time. Then when I do get it, it's hardly noticeable or its super heavy and painful like I'm paying for not having it. I don't seem to have any other problems. I am overweight and I exercise regularly and don't eat more than my share of junk.
I still have acne problems (usually a flare-up around PMS time) and I can't seem to lose any weight. This makes me think it's a hormone problem. I am aware I need to bring this up to my gyno, but in the meantime, any one have any ideas?
And perhaps know of something natural that will kick start my metabolism a little?

Thanks!

[girlygirl070707]

Im 17, i got my period when i was about 14.  It was pretty regular when i got it but then it woudl go 3 or 4 months w.o it.  and now i have not had it in about 7 months.  I do exercise a lot and people have told me that could be the reason.  what do you think?

[Jennie2sweet2000]

I understand I like to have an idea of what is going on with me too before i go into a dr. The best thing I can tell you is we tend to know our own bodies the best. You can check out a certin symptom you may be having but alot of times they can be linked to many problems like peekawho said. Alot of times we know if it is a big problem or a milder one. Go with your instincts when reading any info. If you don't think it is life threating then don't worry yourself with the possiablity that it could be untill a dr. confirms it. The stress could only make what ever the problem may be worse. Good luck!

[peekawho]

The last time you went was 2 months ago, so something that was just starting may not have been evident.  It could be now.

A cyst, hormone imbalance, ovarian tumors, a liver problem causing your abdomen to swell with fluid..It could be anything under the sun.

Good luck to you.  

[eemolove555]

thankyou for writing back. when i went to the doctors, he said i wasnt pregnant. that was a couple months ago, but i dont think its changed.i didnt think it was my weight either... but thats just all he kept repeteing. hes not the same doctor i usually see. my doc had a 2 month wait before i could go in, so i just called around until i found someone that could take me right away.i have an appointment that i booked with my reg gyn, but thats still a month and a half away. my husbands boss doesnt offer insurance because he only has a couple employees, and i can get it from my work, but im a server, and i dont work enough of hours... together we make too much to go to get assistance. i just cant see spending $300 every time i go... it kills me to do that... im sure thats what its going to be on my next appointment, too, if not more... shell probably do an ultrasound, and different tests... and ill mention that about the gall bladder, and the thyroid dissorder (a couple people have thought that could be a problem) im just trying to get ideas so i can look it up, and see the symptoms and mention them to my doctor... see what she thinks. i know this forum isnt a replacement for seeing a doctor... but i have no idea where to start researching...thanks for your answers.. jenn

[peekawho]

Unless you can go to a doctor, you will not know what's happening.  I'd strongly encourage you to find a way to go, particularly if your abdomen is enlarging.  You could have a cyst or even something worse.  

Do you work?  Does your husband?  Why do you not have any insurance?  If you are very low income, perhaps you can qualify for assistance.  You might also try your local health dept.  There are also low cost clinics assosciated with some universities.  

I also doubt its your weight, but it sure could be a serious cyst, hormone problem, or something more serious.  You need to find out what.  No one here will be able to help you.  Guessing is not help.  Going to the doctor is help.  Find a new one if your old one is not helpful.  

[Jennie2sweet2000]

I just finished reading your post and I know of a few things. First your doctor telling you it is your weight could be the truth but I'm thinking not. I'm 290 and have only missed a period maybe once or twice so I'm finding it hard to believe that 185lbs would cause your over a year with out your period. At the End it kind of sounds like you may be pregnant  I have several friends that couldn't get home tests to come back untill they were way past their 7th month they all ended up having blood tests done. You really need to get into a good Dr. that can find out what is happening. A few I can think of is Thyroid dissorder... this could be something that pregnancy has boosted so that you now notice the symptoms. it can effect your periods for long amounts of time, bloating, pains and even sleepyness. Also the shooting pain you describe also sounds like it could be your gallbladder. Now I've never heard of the gallbladder effecting your periods but it does however  tend to come after a pregnancy I know I had mine removed between my year and 2 week apart kids. I have heard the pains described the way you put it but for me it felt like a charlie horse in my stomach that moved to my back and it was very painful at first it only lasted not even a mintue this was when I was 6 months pregnant with my daughter. By the time I had it removed she was 2 months old I finally had it removed at which time the pains were lasting a good 10 mintues. My husband would come home find me curled up in a ball crying because they hurt so bad. If you can only emagine all you muscles in you stomach area tightening up in a ball and staying that way. Anyways good luck girl I hope you get all the answers you are looking for!