Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

irregular periods and abominal cramping (especially during urination)

I'm a 16 year old female. I got my first period in December 2015 (14 years old). I had moderate cramps a few days prior and the period was very light flow and lasted 2 days. My next period was 1 year later in December 2016 (15 years old). This period was practically identical to the first one. It has now been about 8 months since my last period. However, I have been getting phases of cramps roughly every 3 months which don't result in a period. These cramps are identical to the ones I had prior to my first 2 periods. These cramp phases last for about 3 days. The cramps are moderate and located in my lower right abdomen. They are most painful after/during urinating. I had blood tests in December 2016 to check on my hormones and everything was fine. What is wrong with me?
1 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
COMMUNITY LEADER
It's hard to say although it's not unusual for periods to be erratic / irregular the first few years of menstruating. Did your doctor not say anything about the lack of periods when your hormones were checked? It may just take a little more time for your body to get into a monthly pattern. And one can sometimes have cramping without having a period. But then cramping isn't always gynecologic related either.

Also, there are endocrine or metabolic conditions that can cause irregular cycles such as thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, polycystic ovary syndrome (insulin resistance). A workup may be in order if periods continue to be absent.  
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Ovarian Cysts Community

Top Women's Health Answerers
363281 tn?1643235611
Nelson, New Zealand
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
Normal vaginal discharge varies in color, smell, texture and amount.
Bumps in the genital area might be STDs, but are usually not serious.
Chlamydia, an STI, often has no symptoms, but must be treated.
From skin changes to weight loss to unusual bleeding, here are 15 cancer warning signs that women tend to ignore.