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Re: peatedly skipped periodsFrom: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 28 May 2002 22:37:09 -0500 (CDT)
At Tue, 28 May 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: > >I am 17 years old and had my first period when I was 14. Ever since I >started, I have noticed that my periods have never come monthly. I >would get my period and skip at least the next month, usually at least >two or three. When I DO get my period, it is either very short (3 days) >or extremely long (the longest was 13 1/2 days). I am sexually active >but I have taken several pregnancy tests in this past year, both at home >and at the doctor's and ALL have been negative. I use condoms every >time and have been tested for STD's. I am starting to get very worried, >and I do not have insurance to go to the doctors again. What could be >wrong? Many 17 year olds do not have regular cycles. I would suggest that seeing a gyn and getting started on the pill would kill two birds with one stone, cycle regulation and better contraception.
-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
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