Why haven't I had a period for 5 months?
106844
I did not get a period for 6 months after I had my son and my tubal ligation(both withen 2 days of each other). I bled for 3 weeks after that and then did not get a period for 6 months. The doctor did a preg. test that came back neg. and told me not to worry about it.Eventually it came back. Call your doc.
9084
Consider this... It's possible that your "high-flow periods" are not actual periods at all, but just your body becoming unable to hold all the blood that has collected in the uterus due to not having a period for two to three months. The body "releases" the blood, and then goes back to not having "periods" until there is again too much blood to hold. This is one of the experiences caused by an endocrine disorder called PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) that can cause erratic or skipped periods, and can cause exactly the painful high-flow "periods" of which you speak. You should visit an endocrinologist and have the doctor check your hormone levels to make sure that everything is normal. PCOS can be treated with medication and diet. There are other symptoms to the disorder as well, and if left untreated, the disorder can cause long term health problems such as diabetes or heart disease.
988187
She is most likely underweight, which does cause women to not get their periods. She needs to see a doctor so she can get examined properly and get the information she needs to get healthy again. If she has an eating disorder (anorexia/bulimia) then she would also need counseling with a therapist.
173297
Talk to your doctor. This is not uncommon in some girls. My sister only got her period every 3 months and then had to go on birth control to make it regular. Definately go to the doctor.
607845
If u havent had sex then u have nothing to worry about! Most times stress affects our bodies so much that we don't get periods. for me it has been about 3 weeks late and i have not had sex so am not worried. In my job, i travell alot so that causes me to miss periods some times so you need to try to relieve urself from that stress and maybe u could get the period. SOme times u miss the whole month!!!!
538645
Most importantly go to the dr and get that ultrasound. Not every pregnancy shows up on the pregnancy test. I was five months pregnant and the dr just gave up doing the pregnancy test because he could hear the baby's heart beat. \nUnderstand that pregnancy is not the only reason you stop having periods. If you are having other medical problems that can cause you to stop having periods.\nEither way, getting the dr to listen to you is very important.\nGood Luck and don't let the dr poo foo you.
491564
You're still in your teens, and women's cycles don't become truly regular until the mid-twenties. Your body may have just randomly skipped a cycle. Rapid weight loss or malnutrition can also cause a missed period. As you said, stress can do it too. Also, some illnesses (ovarian cysts or uterine cancer, for example) can do the same. That's a very unlikely possibility though.\n\nIf you're sexually active, take a home pregnancy test once your period is a few days late. If it's negative or you're not sexually active, wait another month to see if our period returns. If it doesn't, head to the gynecologist for a check-up.
529181
Your period is probably just being irregular. At 17 your body hasn't completely worked out all of the kinks that come along with periods, and yeah, you'll occasionally be late or skip a month. It could also be related to stress or being sick (if you have been recently). I wouldn't worry about it.\n\nHowever, it wouldn't be a bad idea to go to a gynecologist anyways and get checked out, and maybe put on birth control if irregular periods are a problem.
441797
I didn't start my period until I was 15. I only had it about 3-4 days and then I didn't have another period for about 5 or 6 months. My mom took me to the doctor and they said everything was normal. After having a few cycles they became regular. If you are really concerned, take her to the doctor.
455883
Don't feel bad.  I only have my period like four time a year.  It could be because of stress, weight, lack of exercise, or a million reasons.  Other people I know have had it, too. The only thing that cured our problem, is we all went to either a gynecologist or planned parent hood and got on birth control.  Once I was put of birth control, my period was perfect.  You should definitely check with a doctor thought, because build up in the uterus from not having a period increases your chances greatly to develop certain female cancers.
1054865
possibly stress, sometimes even with regular periods...you can still have irregular periods...you should start by mid next week the latest...after that, visit your doctor...
395180
Are you a runner?  If you are very active in sports sometimes you don't get your period.  Remember that getting your period means that your body is capable of carrying a baby.  So if you're underweight or you're too active, your body will think you are not capable of carrying a child so you won't get your period.
464615
It took me about 5 months and then I was back to normal in terms of my cycle, etc.  But that can vary for each different woman.
498889
Some females just dont have one every month. Your young and it takes time for it to get on track. Don't be stressed over it because that can make it not happen, so can being underweight. Also there is PCOS which 6 to 10% of females have that can cause it, I'll post a link and you can see if you have any of the other symptoms of it. If your worried go to the doctor and find out whats wrong.\n\n\n\nlink\nhttp://www.4woman.gov/faq/pcos.htm
1154775
There could be numerous reasons for your lack of menses.\nBest thing to do is go to the gynecologist and have some tests run.\nThe problem could be something very easily fixed with a one time treatment or prescription.  Please do seek medical help.
1142691
Everyone is different. Some women do not have regular menstrual cycles. There are things that can change your cycle. For example if a woman is does not meet her nutritional needs or is anorexic she may not get a period for a while. If you are very athletic this will also change your cycle. The most important thing for you to do is to see your doctor about these concerns. Remember people will always offer advice but nobody but you and your doctor can find the correct answer to your question.
583735
I'm not sure if you're saying that you haven't gotten your period in a year or if you just stopped nursing and now haven't had a period.\n\nIf you haven't had a period in a year...I would say get to the gynecologist NOW!\n\nIf you just got done nursing...it generally takes your body a little while to readjust and you will be on track in no time.