Re: irregular and missed periods
From: Alicia Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 Jul 2003 08:27:22 -0500 (CDT)
First of all a pregnancy test. If it is negative check your hormones to
see if your thyroid is doing well, and if you are ovulationg or not.
At Thu, 31 Jul 2003, sarah wrote:
>
>For the past 2 years or so, my periods have been very irregular,
>normally ranging from between 34-45 days and lasting 6 days.
>
>My problem is that it has now been 50 days, and still no period. My
>breasts are tender, I have cramps, im tired, hungry, and ive been moody
>(my regular pms symptoms)- on and off for the past 3 weeks.
>
>Here are my questions-
>
>Ive had 2 previous abortions, since the abortions i have had some nausea
>and heartburn before my periods- could the abortions have screwed up my
>cycle this much and caused these new symptoms?
>
>Within the past 9 months, ive been gaining more weight than ever before
>my period- anywhere from 5-10 lbs, and ive been breaking out in
>different areas of my face then i normally had before with my periods.
>
>Ive been trying to lose weight, and i have been making shakes with
>soymilk and protein powder. Can too much soy delay my period? How about
>lack of calories? Im 5' 8.5" 143 lbs with a slender/ athletic build- im
>quite aways away from amenhorrhea caused by lack of weight/bodyfat,
>right?
>
>I dont feel pregnant ( I had HORRIBLE symptoms before)im just really
>tired, and theres no period.
>
>What should I do? My doctor ran blood tests, and everything appears to
>be fine-
>I just dont know whats going on.
>
>Please help.
--
Alicia Lapidus MD
Head Obstetrics Division,
Hospital J. A. Fernández
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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