Irregular Periods: Causes, Symptoms & What to Do

Question
I have been experiencing this problem since i was a 15 year old! I don't get my period for six month and over and then i wasn't sexually active!I am 21 now and i am having the same problem.I am sexually active now but i don't use any kind of pill which include birth control! ( i am also wondering if i could gain weight by not getting my period so long is that possible?)thank u for your help in advance.please reply me as soon as possible it would be of great help!sherij

Answer
Hi Sheri

Have you been to the doctor to have this checked out because there are many medical reasons for scant yearly periods.  I think its best to get diagnosed properly as to whether this is something like polycystic ovarian disease, hypothalamic amenorrhea (like stress-induced), thyroid problem or any of the other causes of no menses or infrequent menses. Your doctor will probably order some hormonal tests and possibly an ultrasound of the pelvis to look for multiple cysts in the ovaries. The blood tests may include TSH, prolactin, FSH, LH, and possibly DHEA and testosterone.

Please have a good doctor check this out because you are too young for this to happen to you.  You might gain some weight but you should not gain excessive weight unless it is one of the conditions I mentioned above and with the weight gain you would also grow excessive facial hair.


Jackie