A 21-year-old female asked:

i am 16 years old, my last period was in september, is their a risk in waiting a while to get checked up ? i believe i have secondary amenorrhea

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35 years experience Pediatrics

Depends why: If you are sexually active, you should see an OB ASAP, if you are not active sexually and just not ready, the take as much time as you need. There are obvious reasons to see an OB before you start having sexual encounters, and all of them are to protect your health. If you need a referral please use our Concierge website to find a doctor for you

Answered on Mar 14, 2015

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