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Re: my period refuses to start!!!
From: lauren (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 31 May 2003 00:34:54 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 30 May 2003, Amber wrote: >
>I am 20 years old, and first started my period at age 12 1/2. I have
>had extremely irregular periods since I began. One lasted for 2 1/2
>months, sometimes they are 6 months apart. I took birth control pills
>for about 6 months when i was 15, and then i got off of them. I became
>sexually active when i was 18, but stopped having sex when i was 19 1/2.
>Recently, my periods have been a bit more regular, like lasting between
>6-9 days, and coming about every 4-8 weeks. I always have discharge
>between my periods, but it is normal, never spotting. For the last
>week, I have been experiencing spotting, but very lightly. I see traces
>of blood maybe twice a day. At first, I thought I was about to start my
>period, but it just won't come! My last period was about 4 1/2 months
>ago. I am also overweight, though not obese, and have been having a lot
>of stress from being separated from my husband. I've never had kids. I
>know that I'm not pregnant. What are some other things that could be
>wrong?
>
>--
>Amber
>

It could be stress.

-- Lauren
I'm not a doctor but have a background in medicine and biology. If you have any further questions, you can email me at standbyme1986@hotmail.com and I will try to answer asap. Take care.

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