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I'm a 19 year old cirus artist currently training full time in beijing. i haven't had my period in several months and im wondering if i should worry?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Missed period: The most common cause is being pregnant. If you have not had any unprotected sex and/or are sure you are not pregnant, other causes can be extreme exercise, weight shifts, thyroid disorders, anovulatory cycles, ovarian issues, etc. So, in your case, it is most likely the serious training you are doing for the ?circus. Best to see the GYN for a check up in either case. Good luck.

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Dr. Marius Frasie answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

PREGNANT?: IF NOT PREGNANT THEN IT IS COMMON WHEN YOU ARE UNDER STRESS AND DO INTENSE TRAINING TO MISS PERIODS.

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

Excessive exercise?: The most common cause of loss of menstruation in a young woman is pregnancy. Young women who exercise excessively or who have abnormally low weight may stop having periods because of that.

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