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A 43-year-old female asked:
Missed period for 3 months. what could be the reason. i'm only. 43?
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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
missed period: You could be developing perimenopause a bit early Your gynecologist will be able to guide you.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Get checked: Reasons for missed/late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked weight ^ or v, over-exercise, endurance athletics, breast-feeding, ^ stress, illness, eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia), anovulatory cycle (no egg released), travel, hormone irregularities, drug use, meds (i.e., birth control) or medical problems (i.e. PCOS). #1 reason is pregnancy.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Missed period for 3/4 months, should I be concerned?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
At this point: Would encourage gynecological evaluation to determine cause.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Which other reasons are there for getting a missed period?
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Dr. Malcolm Mackenzieanswered
Gynecology 29 years experience
Many reasons!: Besides pregnancy, common causes for isolated missed periods in women with previously normal periods include: include perimenopause, premature ovarian failure (if under 40), polycystic ovary syndrome, endocrine abnormalities, medication side effects, and prolonged high stress levels. If you miss more than a few, it's best to visit a gyn to figure out what's going on.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
What are all possible reasons for a missed period?
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Dr. Alan Pattersonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience
Please make an appt : To see your gyn , so your gyn can explain that to you, #1 reason if u are sexually active is pregnancy - normal or abnormal, also could be due to hormone imbalance and other problems , your gyn can do an evaluation and then rec something to start your perios.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Missed period. What are possible reasons?
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Dr. James Chuanswered
Endocrinology 27 years experience
Hormonal, anatomic: Secondary amenorrhea refers to absence of menstruation, after previous onset at normal age. Anatomic exam and scans (ultrasound or ct) can assess for obstructive processes. Hormonal testing can assess for thyroid dysfunction, pituitary dysfunction, excessive prolactin, and excessive androgens (either from ovary or adrenal) among others. These hormone problems interfere with regular menstruation.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Could you tell me what are reasons for a missed period?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Missed period.: Reasons for missed /late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked weight gain or loss, over-exercise such as in endurance athletes, breast-feeding, stress, illness, eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia), travel, hormone irregularities, drug use, medications (i.e., birth control) or med problem(polycystic ovary syndrome or asherman’s syndrome. #1 reason for missed period is pregnancy.
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