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Lauren
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Lauren asked in HealthWomen's Health · 1 decade ago

I skipped my period... twice?

I've been having my period for about two years now, so it's not a brand new thing where it's still trying to get into a cycle. I know for sure that I'm not pregnant, I'm still a virgin lol. I was supposed to get it at the end of April, but it didn't come. I didn't worry too much about it because I heard that skipping a period is not that big of a deal and it usually picks right back up, but I was supposed to get it at the end of May. My periods are irregular but I always get it at the end of the month and it just seems weird that I skipped it twice.. there have been no changes in my diet or sleeping habits, and I'm not overweight or underweight, so I don't really know what could be causing it.. has this happened to anyone? Answers are appreciated, thanks.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    You are normal, that if very normal for a young woman. They do not become regular until your 20's. Nothing to worry about.

    From Web MD

    Missed Period Overview

    Most women have between 11 and 13 menstrual periods each year. You may be different: You may have more or fewer. Missed or irregular periods must be looked at in terms of what is normal for you.

    Periods are often irregular during the first few years after menstruation starts. It may take several years for the hormones that control menstruation to reach a balance.

    Pregnancy is the most common cause of a missed period. If you might be pregnant, treat yourself as if you are pregnant until you know for sure. Use a home pregnancy test as the first step to finding out whether you are pregnant.

    If you are not pregnant, other causes of missed or irregular periods include:

    Excessive weight loss or gain. Although low body weight is a common cause of missed or I rregular periods, obesity also can cause menstrual problems.

    Eating disorders, such as anorexia or bulimia. For more information, see the topic Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia Nervosa.

    Increased exercise. Missed periods are common in endurance athletes.

    Emotional stress.

    Illness.

    Travel.

    Medicines such as birth control methods, which may cause lighter, less frequent, more frequent, or skipped periods or no periods at all.

    Hormone problems. This may cause a change in the levels of the hormones that the body needs to support menstruation.

    Illegal drug use.

    Many women do not resume regular periods until they have completed breast-feeding.

    Remember, you can still become pregnant even though you are not menstruating. Practice birth control if you do not wish to become pregnant.

  • 1 decade ago

    I take it your still very young - its very common for teenage girls especially under 15/16 to have them very irregulary. If you feel in good health and do not have any other symptoms, this sounds completely normal. If you still havent had anythign in the next few weeks, pop into the doctors - it could be something as simple as a water infection that may be causing it - but more likely just to be mother nature!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Often periods are irregular and therefore this is nothing to worry about, If you get any pains or this carries on further I suggest getting an appointment with your GP.

    I'm sure it's nothing to worry about.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    not all periods will be ontime;) they are sometimes irregular now stop worrying and enjoy life:)!!xx

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