what does it mean when a female no longer hasher menstruation period when in her age she still has to have it?
490504
how long has it been?  any chance of being pregnant?  It could  just be that you have dysfunctional bleeding.  Some women go months at a time without having one and are not pregnant.  I had a cheerleader friend in highschool who went 6-9 months without having a period because she was SO active.  Soemtimes it could be another health issue.  I would suggest checking with your doctor.
592618
various things can effect your menstrual cycle.  for one, you won't have one unless your body fat is high enough.  stress can keep you from menstruating.  thyroid abnormalities can keep you from it.  try googling delayed menarche (menarche is the beginning of menstruation) and see if there is anything that sounds like you.  also, talk to your doctor or gynecologist.  some people start later than others.
304588
It could be stress, hormone imbalance, medication she's taking, if she's older menopause, weight gain, weight loss, uterin condition such as fibroids....there could be a number of reasons. I work at a hospital, but you should ask a doctor or ask her why and recommend she see a doctor if she hasn't already.
1140361
Not with your age.Menopause represents the end of menstruation, and you are still so young to think of it. I still think that it is good to check with the doctor from the begining to have a normal period.\nIrregular period might indicate a future problem, and the best thing is to check it out from the begining.
286573
GOT HEALTH CLASS? ASK MOMMY.   A PERIOD IS SOMETHING A GIRL WILL NOT HAVE ANYMORE IF SHE HAS UNPROTECTED SEX WITH A BOY
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.
369935
Because women have periods......bleeding monthly lowers hematocrit.
356306
It could be menopause.  Menopause is the medical term for the end of a woman's menstrual periods. It is a natural part of aging, and occurs when the ovaries stop making hormones called estrogens. This causes estrogen levels to drop, and leads to the end of monthly menstual periods. This usually happens between the ages of 45 and 60, but it can happen earlier. Menopause can also occur when the ovaries are surgically removed or stop functioning for any other reason
624910
Irregular menstruation can sometimes be caused by hormonal imbalances. It can become a serious condition if it persists, for the loss of blood can cause a variety of other medical problems from leucemia to death in more sever conditions. The good news is that your sister is planning to visit the doctor at the onset of the problem, this will certainly maximize her chance of preventing this from happening in the future. Do remember that if it does happen to be a hormonal imbalance, then it will also take some time in order for the hormonal levels to restore themeselves to their required limitations.
880125
no no dont be worried everyone gets that..it only means that blood is starting to come out earlier than u think so u might want to wear a pad now..when periods come for the first time theyre irregular..meaning theyre not gonna be exactly on time for at least a year..u might even miss some periods..no worries..CONGRATS ON BECOMING A YOUNG WOMAN!!!!!!!! lol atleast u were 12 i was 10..i even no ppl who were 9
1053121
It can start as early as 8 years old, but that's very rare.  If it doesn't start by the time a girl is 16, she needs to see a doctor.  It continues until menopause, which causes the woman to stop getting her periods and can occur in her 40s or 50s.  It's extremely rare for menopause to happen in a womans 30s, but not impossible.\n\nYou're more likely to menstruate on about the same schedule as your mother.  Starting at around the same age (maybe a little earlier), going through menopause at around the same age, with a period that is like hers in terms of how often it happens, how long it lasts, how heavy it is, and whether you get cramps or other symptoms.
1167941
You're period will be irregular for the first couple of years or so.  Don't worry about telling your mom.  She's probably the best person to go to.  She's been having her period for a while so she could help you.  If it's too embarassing to say, write her a note telling her your problem and maybe asking to talk in private.    Some causes for delayed periods are weight loss and stress.  Don't worry.  If you really want to be sure, you may want to go see a doctor.  Gynecologists are nice and they understand.  I would see a woman gynecologist because I'd feel more comfortable.  Good luck.
949732
There's no specific age that a woman's menstruation stops. It can be stopped at an early age 20-30's due to things such as fibroid cysts in the uterus. This can cause a partial hysterectomy (the uterus only is removed and the ovaries, unless they are affected by non production of estogen, are left) or a total hysterectomy (all of the above mentioned female parts are removed). Otherwise, Peri-Menoupause, the stage before Menoupause (when a woman's menstruation stops), can happen as early as 40 yrs. of age on. When Peri Menoupause hits, periods are irregular BY NATURE because a woman's body is trying to stop the menstruation process. The symptoms of Peri Menoupause (ie:hot flashes, irregular periods, etc.) can last as long as 7 yrs. before actual Menoupause occurs. Hormone pills are usually prescribed for a woman to take, particularly during Peri Menoupause, to help keep the estrogen level regulated.
874663
You do not want to stop getting your period. Your body needs to release the lining (the blood that comes out). If that lining does not get released, there could be serious reprocussions such as cervical cancer.
1024815
Many women have irregular periods and other problems of "pre-menopause" for years. It's not easy to predict when menopause begins, although doctors agree it is complete when a woman has not had a period for a year. Eight out of every 100 women stop menstruating before age 40. At the other end of the spectrum, five out of every 100 continue to have periods until they are almost 60. The average age of menopause is 51.\n\nThere's no mathematical formula to figure out when the ovaries will begin to scale back either, but a woman can get a general idea based on her family history, body type, and lifestyle. Women who began menstruating early will not necessarily stop having periods early as well. It is true that a woman will likely enter menopause at about the same age as her mother. Menopause may occur later than average among smokers.\nThe most common symptom of menopause is a change in the menstrual cycle, but there are a variety of other symptoms as well, including:\n\n\nhot flashes \n\n\nnight sweats \n\n\ninsomnia \n\n\nmood swings/irritability \n\n\nmemory or concentration problems \n\n\nvaginal dryness \n\n\nheavy bleeding \n\n\nfatigue \n\n\ndepression \n\n\nhair changes \n\n\nheadaches \n\n\nheart palpitations \n\n\nsexual disinterest \n\n\nurinary changes \n\n\nweight gain\n\nDiagnosis\n\nThe clearest indication of menopause is the absence of a period for one year. It is also possible to diagnose menopause by testing hormone levels. One important test measures the levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) that steadily as a woman ages.\n\nHowever, as a woman first enters menopause, her hormones often fluctuate wildly from day to day. For example, if a woman's estrogen levels are high and progesterone is low, she may have mood swings, irritability, and other symptoms similar to premenstrual syndrome (PMS). As hormone levels shift and estrogen level falls, hot flashes occur. Because of these fluctuations, a normal hormone level when the blood is tested may not necessarily mean the levels were normal the day before or will be the day after.\n\nIf it has been at least three months since a woman's last period, an FSH test might be more helpful in determining whether menopause has occurred. Most doctors believe that the FSH test alone can't be used as proof that a woman has entered early menopause. A better measure of menopause is a test that checks the levels of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and other hormones at mid-cycle, in addition to FSH.
232892
Go see an OB/GYN you may be going into menopause but starting off with dysmenhorhea (heavy bleeding.)  Or you should be checked for cancer.
812002
Lots of women have irregular periods. The fact that she gets them every few months suggests that it may be a hormonal imbalance. Does she also get acne? This is very common. Take her to a GP, they may prescribe some form of contraception. Hormonal imbalances can clear up over time by themselves in lots of cases. Tell her not to worry, just go to the doctor for peace of mind.