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Marisa Geller M.D.
Coordinator Obgyn.net Latina
Specialist on Obstetrics and Gynecology
Specialist on Fertility and Sterility
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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>----- Original Message -----
From: "Amber" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list YOUNG-WOMEN"
<young-women@mail.medispecialty.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2003 1:18 AM
Subject: my period refuses to start!!!
> 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
>
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