Re: Can missed periods be genetic?
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 18 Oct 2000 20:49:34 -0500 (CDT)
Anything's possible but I'm not aware of genetic abnormality that might
do what has occurred to your grandmother, your mother and possibly you.
The story of your grandmother and mother is really quite unique.
At three months without a period, it's time to call your doctor.
HSM
At Wed, 18 Oct 2000, Lisa wrote:
>
>I'm 23 yrs old and have always had fairly normal periods, with the
>exception of diet, it would skipp 2 weeks and start. I have not changed
>my diet or lifestyle and missed my period for three months. My mother
>never had a period from the age of 20 until she was almost 35, and my
>grandmother never had one until after her 4th child. I had a lab test
>done that has neg. results for pregnacy. But my mother also never
>tested positive for hcg levels even through blood tests for 3 children.
>I have no cramping, spotting, weight gain, or any abnormal discharge. My
>sister had excessive bleeding from age of 15 until 20, she did have
>ovarian and cervical cancer..I have been checked and don't have any
>signs.
>
>Can this just be genetic?
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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