Question 1

do some women go there whole life with an absent period?

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Rare: If a women never has a period she needs to be examined  most of the time we can find out what the problem is and fix it.

Question 2

i'm 17 and was answered  here that stress, medical conditions etc are the possible reasons for my absent period(dec, 2013). can you treat me online?

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No one can : Proper care requires a full evaluation of your health. A complete history of your background and medicines and your family's is needed. A physical exam is also part of a full work up. When this basic necessity is completed, the right therapy can be counseled or prescribed.

Question 3

on here i was told i have amenorrhea bc of an absent period for now going on 3 months. what exactly does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Terminology: Ammenorrhea is the medical term for lack of menstrual periods. It may be primary, when the woman never had any periods, or secondary when she had some periods and then stopped having those. There are many causes of secondary ammenorrhea, which would be the term in your case. You may consult the site give below, but it would be prudent to see your doctor.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001219.htm

Question 4

help! can anemia interfere with absent period?

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Relationship is: Possible. Illness could produce both low rbcs and failure to cycle. Complex -- see your doc for a thorough evaluation.

Question 5

how long should you wait to see doctor with an absent period?

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No need to wait: For anyone with regular periods, why wait?  No need to wonder, get an answer.

Question 6

for the 1st had absent period 4 6months. got my period normally jan22-28. feb 25 got my 2nd period still bleeding light flow no pain getting heavier. ?

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Common complaint: Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections ;  hormonal changes can cause spotting. If there is a concern for pregnancy then do  a home pregnancy test .  There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. Schedule a visit.

Question 7

i am 17  and have had an absent period for 2 years-got my period at 12. i am not pregnant. i do not have cysts. i am concerned it is something serious?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily : Especially if you're a runner or athlete, hormone cycles can be temporarily altered, leading to absence of menses. It can happen as well in obesity. See your doctor for a complete evaluation if you haven't done so.

Question 8

prolonged bleeding?  took provera (medroxyprogesterone) to start period for irregular/absent period. took microgestin for 3 weeks still bleeding since started period.

Accepted Answer

Medicines to help: You could have be given another medicine to stop bleeding. You should have your hemoglobin and thyroid function. You should be tested for infection.

Question 9

absent period for a month. some light spotting when urinate, when inserted never any blood on tampon when removed later.

Accepted Answer

Some thoughts...: In a woman with regular periods, some causes of a late period include: excessive weight loss or weight gain, increased exercising, emotional stress, having an illness, traveling, medicines (like birth control pills), hormonal imbalances, etc.  Seeing a doctor is a good idea if symptoms are persistent or worrisome. Pregnancy is the common cause of a missed period if sexually active (do preg. test).

Question 10

been havin sharp pains in lower stomach headaches hard time sleepin. absent period for 2 months. what could it be? been told get tested for pcos.

Accepted Answer

See your Doctor: This could be many things including a pregnancy.  See your doctor right away.

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Do some women go there whole life with an absent period?

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I'm 17 and was answered here that stress, medical conditions etc are the possible reasons for my absent period(dec, 2013). can you treat me online?

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On here i was told i have amenorrhea bc of an absent period for now going on 3 months. what exactly does this mean?

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Help! can anemia interfere with absent period?

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How long should you wait to see doctor with an absent period?

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For the 1st had absent period 4 6months. got my period normally jan22-28. feb 25 got my 2nd period still bleeding light flow no pain getting heavier. ?

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I am 17 and have had an absent period for 2 years-got my period at 12. i am not pregnant. i do not have cysts. i am concerned it is something serious?

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Prolonged bleeding? took provera (medroxyprogesterone) to start period for irregular/absent period. took microgestin for 3 weeks still bleeding since started period.

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Absent period for a month. some light spotting when urinate, when inserted never any blood on tampon when removed later.

A member asked:

Been havin sharp pains in lower stomach headaches hard time sleepin. absent period for 2 months. what could it be? been told get tested for pcos.

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