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47 y/o, been 3 months without my period (not pregnant/not sexually active) don't take any medications, don't know if this have something to do or if it's just coincidence but i don't have period since my son died. is it emotional? what can it be?

Q: 47 y/o, been 3 months without my period (not pregnant/not sexually active) don't take any medications, don't know if this have something to do or if it's just coincidence but i don't have period since my son died. is it emotional? what can it be?

: First off, I am sorry for your loss of your son. You are going though the worst things a parent can experience. There is no doubt that emotional duress can cause amenorrhea , however at sometime soon if this persists a visit to your GYN is advisable.

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Dr. Frank Amico Sr answered

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First off, I am sorry for your loss of your son. You are going though the worst things a parent can experience. There is no doubt that emotional duress can cause amenorrhea , however at sometime soon if this persists a visit to your GYN is advisable.

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Answered 4/22/2022

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A member asked:

47 y/o, been 3 months without my period (not pregnant/not sexually active) don't take any medications, don't know if this have something to do or if it's just coincidence but i don't have period since my son died. is it emotional? what can it be?

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Dr Berryman and another doctor agreed

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