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Get period once in 5 to 8 months. doctor did a scan. no cysts. offered me meds to regulate it. she said it was a choice. i opted not to take them. i don't understand. could there be a problem with my hypothalamus??

Q: get period once in 5 to 8 months. doctor did a scan. no cysts. offered me meds to regulate it. she said it was a choice. i opted not to take them. i don't understand. could there be a problem with my hypothalamus??

: Not necessarily. Ovarian or pituitary disorder is more likely. It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination, and maybe some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor, preferably a gynecologist. Wish you good health!

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Not necessarily. Ovarian or pituitary disorder is more likely. It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination, and maybe some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor, preferably a gynecologist. Wish you good health!

Answered 10/29/2022

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A member asked:

Get period once in 5 to 8 months. doctor did a scan. no cysts. offered me meds to regulate it. she said it was a choice. i opted not to take them. i don't understand. could there be a problem with my hypothalamus??

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