A member asked:

I'm 16, and haven't had my period in 5 months. why? i haven't had sex

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If you just: began having periods - they can be irregular for the first year or more. Reasons for missed / late period include: an anovulatory cycle in which no egg is released, marked v or ^ in weight; eating disorder; Over-exercising (endurance athletics), stress, travel, significant illnesses, oral contraceptives & other meds, Illegal drug use, hormone imbalances and medical problems etc. See gyn.

Answered 10/3/2014

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