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What are other reasons for missed periods other than pregnancy? i took a pregnancy test and it came back negative.

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Top to bottom: Dysfunction of hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, adrenal gland, or ovaries. In english; prolactinemia, empty sella synd, hypothyroidism, cushing. Menopause, no ovulation, Depo-Provera provera, (medroxyprogesterone) anorexia, stress, malnutrition etc. See doctor.

Answered 1/23/2019

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Agree with Dr. I: Menstrual irregularities are not uncommon and anovulatory cycle is a common cause. If you miss more than two periods it would be time to see your doctor. If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time. You may consider implanted contraceptive or an IUD. Consult this site. http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/Pages/causes.aspx

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