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Hi, im 19 years old and haven't had my period for 5 months and my last one was a day. my hair is falling out and i'm not sure whether to get checked. ?

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Dr. Alan Levine answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes!!!!!!!!!: The loss of periods and loss of hair would indicate the need to be evaluated on an urgent basis by your physician, with consideration of referral to a specialist-such as an endocrinologist.

Answered 11/2/2015

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Get checked: There are many causes for this. Stress, excessive exercise, weight loss, pregnancy, a thyroid problem along with other diseases involving hormones. It is a good idea for you to see your doctor to be checked. You can be evaluated with a good discussion with your doctor about what else is going on in your life and possibly other symptoms. You will likely need a pregnancy test and bloodwork.

Answered 1/14/2016

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Pregnant or thyroid: Have you done a pregnancy test if neg have thyroid functions T4 TSH done.

Answered 10/4/2016

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