No period in 4 months, not preg

[saphirechild]

Well, I haven't had a period since April 25 of this year. All of my pregnancy tests come out negative, even the one blood test I took with my primary physician. I went to a specialist and she prescribed me some medicine that will bring down my period but told me not to take them until I get another blood test with the results just to make sure I'm not pregnant. I haven't gone to get the bloodtest yet and It's been about 2 weeks since i've seen the doctor, I'm scared of what might be going on with me. I'm healthy and other than now, have never been late with my period. Has this happened to anyone b4? Have any advice, or think you might know what may be going on here?

[tash/]

How old are you may i ask??
im 20 and My period is also irregular has stopped for years at a time. I went to the doctors twice and he said there was nothing to be worried about. There are possible reasons for this, maybe a cyst or something. Fortunately you have a doc thats willing to find out a cause, my doc just looks at me as if im crazy for coming to the doctors and stares at me untill i walk out.
just sit back and relax unless they find something

[Tia Lucila]

I am in a similar situation.  I have checked out so many websites and none of them pertain to my situation.  Please share whatever you find out.  The only thing that has helped me to menstruate has been taking Vitex.  Within 48 hours of taking Vitex I can feel mild cramps.

[saphirechild]

I just turned 22 this week. The medicine that my doc prescribed for me is call Provena. Also, if your doc won't help you investigate what is going on with your body, don't be afraid to seek a second and third opinion if need be. At the end of the day it is your body. I never just "go with" whatever the doc says if I know I feel a certain way. For example, my mother went in eraly this year for a mamogram and they told her they found some lumps but that they looked benign. She didn't take their word for it, and went abd had a second opinion only to find out she had breast cancer and needed a double mastectomy!! I'm not saying this to scare you, just to tell you to be more attentive to your personal health.

I will keep you all posted if any new developments arrise or if I find out anything else, i know how frustrating and perplexing this thing is!!

[LaurBeth]

Hi! I am 21 years old and this is the 6th month I have gone with out a period. It really sucks and makes you feel like you are not a woman! (that is how it feels to me!) and I assure you you are! I have been to the doctor the last time this happened (almost a year) and he gave me some pills to encourage my period to start. It took ten days exactly for it to come and it was very very very Heavy! From my advice you REALLY need to make sure that your blood pregnancy test is negitive... The pills that your doctor gave you could kill or harm the baby if take them during pregnancy. After I took my ten pills I started right when I was supposed to. It obviously makes you VERY fertile afterwards, because I got pregnant a couple days after my period ended. We are going to try not to get pregnant when we go to the doctor this time for my ten day pill supply, because my son was born with a birth defect called gastroschisis (his bowels were on the outside). I think that the pill might have caused it! I am not for sure so dont think that if you get pregnant after this pill, that your child is going to have a birth defect, because I am NOT a doctor and it is just my personal guess! Anymore questions let me know!
Laur

[saphirechild]

Thanks so much Laur. I went on 9/7/06 to have my blood drawn and I guess they should have those results for me in a few days. I just want to start having a epriod, I feel really yucky!!! Like my face is all broken out and oily and I've alrady gained like 7 vanity pounds. When I went to the doc they said that's normal because of all the estrigen in my system. I just really hope that I can take those pills and start my period soon. Did the doctors ever tell you why they thought you had stopped your period, or was it just one of those things that they didn't have an answer for? And was the period extreemly painfull as well once you took the ten pills?

[LaurBeth]

No it was not a painful period. It was just really really heavy and I didnt think it was ever going to stop!! I have never really had painful periods though. No, the doctor could not tell me what was going on with me? I guess that is one thing that researchers need to go over? It has really left me at a loss. I dont know what to tell my girlfriends or my husband. I just have to say I dont have a period sometimes???? I started my period when I was almost 17 years old! That isnt exactly normal.. I have always kinda felt left out. But what is funny is when it is here I want it to go away! I have done some research on something called AMENNOREAH (I think that is how you spell it?) you should do some website jumping and read more about it! It might help you out a little. I know it did me!
Laur

[LaurBeth]

Guess what! If you havent read, I started my period today after it had been absent for six months!! Just be very patient! It will come!! Just in the meanwhile keep in touch with your obgyn!! Good luck and stay in touch!
L

[saphirechild]

Thanks Laur!! And that's great about your period!!! I plan to have my period this week one way or another!!! Once i get blood results back, which i'm almost possitive will be negative for pregnancy, I'm filling my prescription and taking those pills to bring down my period. I can't take it anymore ;p Thanks for the advice though. I will def look up that Amenoreah thing. Thanks ;)

[misslollipop]

Hey, well i was in the same situation until last month which was the 1st time i had my period from April, i was perscribed Provera, to bring it on and it did, but i'm trying to have a baby, My gyno has perscribed me clomiphine to stimulate the ovaries, all i know is after taking the provera i had really bad peroid pain and it came back with a vengence, I have a really good gyno and if u are trying to concieve, i've been through a lot of pelvic ultrasounds (internal) cause it's the best way to see what's going on and i have had an x-ray that shows whether my falliopian tubes are blocked or not, but they wern't so i'm now at day 15 of my cycle and hopefully from taking the clomiphine i have ovulated and maybe i will be pregnant but i'm not keeping my hopes up as i have to have a blood test to see if i did ovulate and whether the dosage of clomiphene need to be made higher, But i will keep you informed

[misslollipop]

Hey, well i was in the same situation until last month which was the 1st time i had my period from April, i was perscribed Provera, to bring it on and it did, but i'm trying to have a baby, My gyno has perscribed me clomiphine to stimulate the ovaries, all i know is after taking the provera i had really bad peroid pain and it came back with a vengence, I have a really good gyno and if u are trying to concieve, i've been through a lot of pelvic ultrasounds (internal) cause it's the best way to see what's going on and i have had an x-ray that shows whether my falliopian tubes are blocked or not, but they wern't so i'm now at day 15 of my cycle and hopefully from taking the clomiphine i have ovulated and maybe i will be pregnant but i'm not keeping my hopes up as i have to have a blood test to see if i did ovulate and whether the dosage of clomiphene need to be made higher, But i will keep you informed

[Tamsyn]

Hi, 2 years ago I went off the birth control pill because I became aware of how harmful it is to your health. After a year of no period, I went to a homeopath who gave me these little hormone pills. After a couple of months I got my period and stopped taking the pills. I got my period 2 more times - lighter and lighter with each month - and now nothing again. I'm doing a candida cleanse at the moment, as I've heard this helps sort out imbalances... fingers tightly crossed!
Tamsyn.

[reddangel]

i had a implant removed in nov i had a period then another really heavy in dec now nothing since i have been tryin for a baby but 4 tests later and im still not preggy i have put weight on i am havin cramps even my boobs have started hurtin the last 2 days but no period and my mood swings are bad help what do i do

[tara21]

hi i am 21 and i have not had a period in about 4 months. i have been irregular since i started having periods. but this time it is the longest i have gone without one. i took like 3 pregnancy test which all came back neg. i dont feel like i am preg. but i have cramps for like a day and nothing happens. did you have a similar experiance

[nicci21]

I am in the same situation, i havent had my period since january..and its always scary. I have also been the typw who is irregualr, but I have never gone this long. i have taken a few pregnancy test as well, and yes they are negative. I called for an appointment with the gyno, but it's always scary because what if something is wrong with me? I was told that stress can be a problem, and yes I have a lot of stress actually...BUT for it to last this long, it worries me. Everyday its on my mind, I mean, how can we not think about something like that?...Ya know? I mean, can a lot of sex stop a period? I am in a relationship, and yes we do have  sex, a lot..but could that prevent a period from coming? If anyone can help, please....let me know something. OH, and Im also getting cramps too every now and then like it wants to come, but nothing. I think last month their was like 2 drops of blood in the toilet, so I used a tampon and 2 hours later, their was nothing on it:( Its so stressful and I wish somone could relate....

[desperategirl]

hey! i am in the same situation im 23 years old and last time i had a period was in december! i am under some stress and have laways had a long cycle but never missed a period! i went to see the gyn twice. The first time he did some blood work on me and an ultrasound. All came back normal thank god so he prescribed novo-medrone 10mg to take for 5 days. I did and felt soem cramps and bloating but 11days have passed since my last pill and nothing :(. Im going back tomorrow! im sick and tired of thinknig about this.....ITS HORRIBLE REALLY HORRIBLE! so i feel u girls....I mean how can u not stress when u know ur body isnt functioning as it should be?

[baan]

hii all i'm a doc and suffering from this disease from ma 1st tym i got periods... its always 4 month or more all am reports are okay  i took even some hormones for more thn 4 months but it didn  work  according to ma teachers there are many women with 4 months periods bt still havin babies , i doo get irritate bt using the hormones for long time may also lead to breast and utreus cancers soo i quit it now waitin for miricals [:)]

[tericka]

well i am having the same problem i havnt had a period since january and i get more and more scared by the day. I have even found myself cyring a couple of time wondering what may be wrong with me. i have gained an awful amount of weight in just these few months even tho i dont eat half as much or as often as i use too so im not sure where the weight is comming from a few days ago i spotted a little for about an hour and then it was over...any advise please help me..

[Jubbs]

I am in the same situo, I am 24 and went off the pill last november, I had my last period in Jaunary and nothing since. My doc said it may take a while to become regular....but this is plain annoying....my skin has turned to ****....like pimples for miles....i am not underweight....my bmi is 20, which healthy....I was never regular before I went on the pill, but not 4 months. I am intrested to hear more about the homopath remedies mentioned by Tasymn. The thing i am most worried about is not being able to have kids in a few years time, it really concerns me. I have in the last few days started taking a pill called Maca, it is a natural pill that helps to balance hormones! I am willing to try anything really, not having a period on a regular basis is messing with my skin and moods....I am tempted to go back onto the pill just maintain my monthy periods, yes i know i could be in the same situo in a few years time, but for crying out loud its on my mind 24/7 and driving me crazy!

[tC7]

hey everyone im 16 years old. i havent had my period since january and my stomache is not getting big. so i know im not pregnant. but its just freaking me out!! i took a pregnancy test and it came out negative. im afraid that in the future i wont be able to have kids.. i just think im to young to even having problems. but i guess thats what you get when your a senior in high school and you have a boyfriend which your being sexually active with. but i go to the doctor in june so hopefully its just an irregular period or something.. i just wish it comes &&  hoes everyone for the best =]

[ErinMichelle1985]

I just turned 23 and have stopped taking the pill in late January and have still not seen any sign of a period!  I went to the ob a month ago and she said its either because of low body weight ( which i am rather small i weigh 96 lbs, and am 5 7' but ive always been tiny my whole family is just naturally thin) but i think its when she said that my body is just lying dormant that i freaked out!  DORMANT who wants to hear that, especially when your trying to get pregnant.  She wants me to take all these tests to rule out other conditions, however she wants me to start taking hormone pills to start a menstrual cycle which im not keen on at all, so i dont know what to do. Im just like all of you, terribly stressed and just wanting to be NORMAL!! whatever that is.

[DIAMOND0613]

WELL I AM 36 AND I AM HAVING SAME PROBLEM. NO PERIOD SINCE APRIL 15TH 08. ALWAYS BEEN REGULAR EVERY MONTH CLOCKWORK. ONLY TIME I MISS MY PERIOD I WAS PRGANT. 10 YEARS AGO. I TOOK 2 TEST WED.BLOOD AND URINA NOT PREGANT I AM FREAKING OUT. DO ANYONE HAVE ANY ANSWER.  

[anna36]

I'm also 36 and have not had a period for close to 4 months.  Hormone tests say that i'm perimenopausal.  I'm freaking out too but you should look into it. I'm hoping it's reversable cause I think Im still alittle too young to be going through menopause.

[mcr714grp]

I am 18 years old and i havent had my period since march. For the past two years i have had irregular periods but i have never gone this long. At least once a month i have, i guess you would call it "spotting", but its a very dark color, almost like a brown. I have mild cramps every once in a while like my period wants to come, but it never does. I have taken two preg. tests in may, and two in june, and they were all negative. I dont know what to do. I researched ammenorrhea and ovarian cancer and my symptoms dont match up. I dont have an obgyn or a doctor. I dont know what to do. My boobs are tender, but i really dont have anything like moods swings or food cravings. Its comforting to know that im not the only one who is going through this, but i would still just like to be normal again. If anyone can help, please do so. Also, when i do have my period i have extremely painful cramps for the first two days, and then for the rest of period im fine.

Im also worried because my boyfriend and i are also talking about having a baby either by the end of this year or the beginning of the next one and im worried that i might not be able to get pregnant. We have tried before and i have never been able to get pregnant so im worried that i still wont be able to when we are ready. does anyone know what i can do to become more fertile or make me have my periods?

[sofia136]

hiya girls just been reading some of your comments...

I used to have really light periods like just 1 hr bleeding a very light pinky colour. the last 2 years i was going to doct asking if this was normal together with a very sharp pain inside that only lasts for a few seconds. they always said it's normal not to worry. then 3months ago i had a smear test. 3 months later i'm booked for a radical hysterectomy. i'm only 26 and no childrens so really sad e depressed as this was my bigest dream to have a family.
all i'm saying girls is always make sure you insist with the doctors to do more tests.
if my cancer was found out last year i would be fine now i would be able to have my baby.