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Why can't I get my period?
I am 21 years old and I have not had my period since last aug. that makes it almost 15 months I talked to my doctor about it and he doesn't seem to be bothered by it. I am getting married soon and the thoughts of starting a family are really starting to get depressing wondering if I will even be able to have kids. I just want to know what it could be.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
You seem to be having secondary amenorrhea and the cause needs to be found out. Causes of secondary amenorrhea include stress and anxiety, malnutrition, depression, overexercising, sudden weight loss or gain (obesity),thyroid disorders and hormonal imbalance due to polycystic ovarian syndrome(PCOS).Smoking is also associated with secondary amenorrhea. Sometimes tumors of the ovaries and brain may also cause absence of menstruation.
Some of these causes are modifiable like if you are having stress then yoga and meditation and antianxiety medicines can help you out. Eat regular healthy, nutritious food and indulge in moderate exercises. If still the symptoms do not improve, then consultation from a doctor is required to rule out PCOS or thyroid disorder.
I hope it helps. 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.
You seem to be having secondary amenorrhea and the cause needs to be found out. Causes of secondary amenorrhea include stress and anxiety, malnutrition, depression, overexercising, sudden weight loss or gain (obesity),thyroid disorders and hormonal imbalance due to polycystic ovarian syndrome(PCOS).Smoking is also associated with secondary amenorrhea. Sometimes tumors of the ovaries and brain may also cause absence of menstruation.
Some of these causes are modifiable like if you are having stress then yoga and meditation and antianxiety medicines can help you out. Eat regular healthy, nutritious food and indulge in moderate exercises. If still the symptoms do not improve, then consultation from a doctor is required to rule out PCOS or thyroid disorder.
I hope it helps. 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.
Hi there
I think you should change doctors and go back and see someone who cares.
Maybe a lady doctor?/
There are things like stress and being underweight which can cause no periods but it may be something else .
You may need to be referred to a fertility clinic to check how your eggs are ovulating or not .
Good luck !!
I think you should change doctors and go back and see someone who cares.
Maybe a lady doctor?/
There are things like stress and being underweight which can cause no periods but it may be something else .
You may need to be referred to a fertility clinic to check how your eggs are ovulating or not .
Good luck !!
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