Not having periods from June

[Yellow_2000]

Hey everyone,

I’m 17 and I took pills from last year Sep/October till February and the last time I had my periods were in June, since then I didn’t have any periods and I did do pregnancy tests they all were negative.

Could anyone help me please. What shall I do to get my periods back? Thank you

[wobblybee Administrator Pioneer]

🙂 Pregnancy and menopause are by far the highest causes for not having a period, but there are several others. Discuss this with your GP, it could be due to lifestyle (weight etc), even a hormonal imbalance.

[Yellow_2000 in reply to wobblybee]

Hey, I did speak to the nurse like a month ago she said as my periods were irregular before it can take up to 1 year for the periods to come back and the doctors won’t do any sort of tests until you say that you’re planning to have a baby and you’ve been trying. And it was kind of odd for me, as I don’t know what else I could do.

[wobblybee Administrator Pioneer in reply to Yellow_2000]

🙂I think you should discuss this with your doctor. The nurse could be right, or something else could be causing absence of periods. Not everybody is the same, you should get a doctors opinion on your particular situation. Read through the link 🙂

Amenorrhea in Teens

What is amenorrhea in teens?

Amenorrhea is when a girl’s menstrual bleeding (period) doesn’t occur. There are 2 types:

Primary amenorrhea. This is when the first menstrual bleeding at puberty doesn’t occur by age 15. This problem may be lifelong.

Secondary amenorrhea. This is when normal menstrual bleeding stops occurring for 3 months or more. This may be because of a physical cause, and usually happens later in life.

What causes amenorrhea in a teen?

Amenorrhea can have many causes, including:

Ovulation problems. This can cause irregular or missed menstrual periods.

Thyroid disorder. In many cases, a thyroid gland that is underactive or overactive can cause missed periods.

Obesity. Girls who are overweight may have changes in ovulation due to body fat. This can cause missed periods.

A lot of exercise. Some girl athletes don’t have menstrual periods because of low amounts of body fat.

Eating disorder. Girls with anorexia or bulimia may have amenorrhea if their body weight is too low.

Pituitary adenoma. This is a tumor that grows in the brain. It may cause problems with the normal function of hormones. This can prevent ovulation and cause missed periods.

Physical problem (birth defect). If a girl has not started to menstruate by age 15, it may be from a problem with how the reproductive system formed before birth.

Pregnancy. Menstrual periods stop during pregnancy.

Which teens are at risk for amenorrhea?

A teen is more at risk for amenorrhea for any of the below reasons:

Being an athlete

Being overweight

Having an eating disorder

Having a thyroid disorder

Having ovulation problems

What are the symptoms of amenorrhea in a teen?

The main symptom is no menstrual bleeding when it’s expected.

The symptoms of amenorrhea can be like other health conditions. Make sure your teen sees her healthcare provider for a diagnosis.

How is amenorrhea diagnosed in a teen?

A healthcare provider diagnoses amenorrhea in these cases:

No menstrual bleeding for 3 months or more in a girl with previously normal periods

No menstrual bleeding for 6 months or more in a girl with irregular periods

No menstrual bleeding by age 15

The healthcare provider will ask about your teen’s symptoms and health history. He or she will give your teen a physical exam. The physical exam may include a pelvic exam. Your teen may also have tests, such as:

Blood tests. These look at hormone levels and check for pregnancy.

Pelvic ultrasound. This painless test uses sound waves to create images of the inside of the body. It can show physical problems of the reproductive system.

The healthcare provider may also need to look for other menstrual disorders, health problems, or medicines that may be causing or making the condition worse.

Copied from urmc.rochester.edu

[Cooper27]

There are a lot of factors that influence whether we menstruate.First things to consider are:

Are you under a lot of stress?

What is your diet like?

How much do you exercise?

Do you have any medical conditions?

What were you periods like before you went on the pill?