Re: irregular menstration...HELP!!!
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 28 Jul 2001 22:42:02 -0500 (CDT)
Weight loss can definitely cause a period to be late or to miss it
entirely. If there's a possibility of pregnancy, definitely do a
pregnancy test. If you keep losing weight, discuss this with the
doctor.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sat, 28 Jul 2001, Jackie wrote:
>
>hi, im 16 and i was diagnosed with ADD, and was put on the medication
>concerta. one of the side effects of this medication is loss of
>appetite, so i havent eaten well since i was put on it in june. as a
>result i lost alot of weight. my period hasnt come yet(its the 27th and
>it usually comes around the 23rd)i was wondering if my weight loss might
>have had anything to do with the missed period. the only other thing i
>can think it might be is im pregnant and im praying its not!! so can u
>please clear this up 4 me? thanx!!!
>
>--
>JACKIE
>
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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