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I haven't had my period since august 2019 (roughly 8 / 9 months) with no other symptoms. i do have insulin resistance, and i am not pregnant nor do i have pcos. should i be worried?

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Can call Dr on video: A young adult woman in her 20's is usually fertile and having regular menstrual periods. If she does not have periods for most of a year, that is not normal. Her primary care doctor can do an evaluation, which may include a full exam and some lab tests.

Answered 5/7/2020

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A member asked:

I haven't had my period since august 2019 (roughly 8 / 9 months) with no other symptoms. i do have insulin resistance, and i am not pregnant nor do i have pcos. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Kwok answered

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