Menstruation Forum - Missing periods and pregnancy

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Q: Missing periods and pregnancy

asked by: DoctorQuestion on May 11th, 2008

I havent had sex in 2 months (protected of course!)...and i got my period on april 4th last month, this month im a week late thus far and im getting a little worried...ive taken 3 tests since i had sex that last time all which came up neg. I just got out of college for the summer so im wondering if stress of school is a factor. the past 3 months ive been over a month late on every period and it usually comes within the next week. I have cramps,lower back pain, acne like i normally would just no period...i even took a preg. test last week and it was negative. Any suggestions on why i havent gotten it..I havent had any weight loss but i have been going to bed at 4-5 in the AM just because I cant sleep. Please Help!

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on May 20th, 2008

Menstruation Answer A4145

Missing the period is the first serious sign of pregnancy but not always. The few negative pregnancy tests are convincing enough to exclude pregnancy as a possibility. Irregular cycles are basically due to a hormonal disturbance in the axis hypothalamus-pituitary-ovaries. Irregular cycles usually lack ovulation. Excessive physical or mental stress can cause that hormonal disturbance and lack of ovulation.

You may want to consult your gynecologist about this.

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