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Hi im 20. previously i took alot of laxatives for months. i took 3 to 4 tablets every three days i stopped few weeks ago as i knew it was bad for me. i havent had my period for 4cmonths. please help?

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Not sure.: Not sure I understand your question. It is possible to miss your period for 4 months related to stress, diet, sleep, exercise, or pregnancy. Probably not related to laxative use unless you were taking them to lose weight rather than for constipation. If that is the case your absent periods will return when you eat normally. If you have eating disorder please see someone for long term help

Answered 4/12/2015

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