WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 1997: Re: 4 months late and not pregnant?

Re: 4 months late and not pregnant?

From: Kelly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 12 Jul 1997 21:56:54 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 11 Jul 1997, Amy wrote: >
>My last real period was in March(97)..then in May I had only one little
>"spot". I havent had anything since and Ive taken a blood and urine
>test to check for pregnancy..both were negative. My periods have always
>been pretty regular except for one time when it was two months late,but
>after that it was back to normal. I am 19 and have never been to see a
>gynocologist. I was hoping that you would be able to tell me why this
>is happening. I would appreciate any advice you could give.

There are many, many reasons for amenorrhea (lack of a period) ranging from pregnancy to stress to anorexia/bulemia to obesity to thyroid problems and on and on.

My advice: see a gynecologist who can gather a complete history, do a thorough physical and order any appropriat blood work.

-- Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG S. Lake Tahoe, CA

note: Opinions here are for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your own physician. It cannot take the place of a face to face consultation and examination.

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