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No Period and Not Pregnant

I'm 18 years old and recently graduated high school. I am going to college in the fall and can't afford to go to a doctor at the moment. I have gained 50 pounds in the past year. My stress level is moderate. I got into a serious relationship in June of 2012.  We began having protected sex regularly in July of 2012.

I got my period in June, August, and December of 2012, and again in January and February of 2013. My period has always been irregular, but I've never missed more than 1 month at a time. In December, I went to the doctor and was told I wasn't pregnant and my period came a week later and now it has stopped, again. I've taken a home pregnancy test a month ago and it was negative, so, I'm not pregnant.

Could any or all of these issue created my missed periods? I've begun a healthy weight loss and diet plan and have minimized my stress level. The relationship ended July of 2013 and we aren't getting back together. Anyone else experienced this before? Now, that the relationship is over should I expect my period to normalize?

Any advice or comments will be appreciated. I know, this site does not substitute a doctors knowledge, but it's all I can afford at this time.
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Got my period from July 21-28.
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Hello,
There are several reasons why a woman have delayed menstruation and this could be due to unhealthy diet, stress (emotional or physical), sudden weight gain or loss, caffeine, alcohol, and smoking. Gynecological conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and uterine cysts or polyps, can also bring about alteration in menstrual cycle. However, pregnancy is still the most common cause of delayed or missed period. At the early stage of pregnancy, the level of circulating HCG may still be low to be detected by routine urine pregnancy test. But you can do a serum pregnancy test (more sensitive than urine pregnancy test) to know the exact level of your HCG 1-2 weeks after ovulation or after a missed period. However, it will be better if you seek consult to an OB-GYNE specialist so you will be thoroughly assessed.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.






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If your period has still not arrived, I would take another pregnancy test. Stress could be a factor in missed or delayed periods though. I would say since some stress is eliminated, you will probably see a change in your period. Is there a clinic or women's community health center or something of the sort to go to where you are located?
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