Postpartum Period & Birth Control: Understanding Delayed Menstruation

Question
Okay i had my first child on December 5 of 2007 i have only had one period since i have had her and that was in February. i am so confused my doctor said he wont put me on a birth control until i have a period. So without having a period (like me) i have no way to get birth control. please help he wont even run tests on me to see if something is wrong

Answer
Kacee,
You never mentioned if you are breastfeeding or not. A lot of times, you may not get your period until after you stop breastfeeding. You may not have gotten your period in February. You may have just started to bleed again, which can happen when you get a little more physically active.
If you are not breastfeeding, I would have expected a period by now. Have you taken a home pregnancy test? If not, do so. As long as you are sure you are not pregnant again, your doctor can put you on a medication to force a period. If you are having problems with your doctor listening to you or not doing anything for you, get a new doctor. Good luck.
Suzette