Pre menopausal or pregnant ( no period) ? Posted: 12-19-07 11:39am
I have not had a period for so long and
have been tested to see if I was pre
menopausal, the result was that I was not.
This test was done this past summer of
07'. I dont understand why I have gone so
long with out a period even if though I'm
on birth control and can I even get
pregnant with no period?
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Pre menopausal or pregnant ( no period ) ? Posted: 01-14-08 10:53am
You wrote: "Current medical status:
healthy, I have an appt. with my obgyn in
about two weeks for my yearly checkup
Current medical treatment: synthroid,
cymbalta and birth control"
In order to be menopausal, by definition,
a woman must not have experienced
menstruation for more than a year. Your
menstrual cycle has ceased for only for 3
months. The time period before that
elapses before menopause (pre-menopause)
is characterized with rare irregular
cycles like these. However, lack of
menstrual periods (amenorrhea) can also
signal other causes . For example,
pregnancy is the most common reason for
amenorrhea. In your case, pregnancy is
almost impossible because of the birth
control pills but you can still take a
pregnancy test to be sure. The presence
of functionally active ovarian cyst can
also cause lack of menstruation for a few
months. In order to diagnose the
condition, you can visit your gynecologist
for an initial exam, diagnosis and to
learn about treatment alternatives.
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Menopause Answer A3511 Posted: 01-14-08 10:56am
You wrote: "Current medical status:
healthy, I have an appt. with my obgyn in
about two weeks for my yearly checkup
Current medical treatment: synthroid,
cymbalta and birth control"
In order to be menopausal, by definition,
a woman must not have experienced
menstruation for more than a year. Your
menstrual cycle has ceased for only for 3
months. The time period before that
elapses before menopause (pre-menopause)
is characterized with rare irregular
cycles like these. However, lack of
menstrual periods (amenorrhea) can also
signal other causes . For example,
pregnancy is the most common reason for
amenorrhea. In your case, pregnancy is
almost impossible because of the birth
control pills but you can still take a
pregnancy test to be sure. The presence
of functionally active ovarian cyst can
also cause lack of menstruation for a few
months. In order to diagnose the
condition, you can visit your gynecologist
for an initial exam, diagnosis and to
learn about treatment alternatives.
DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov, General Practitioner. Dr. Gjuzelov practices medicine for the general public and is affiliated with the Republic of Macedonia Public Health Institution. For more information about Dr. Gjuzelov or other eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Menopause Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information.
The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment.
The materials in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest extent possible, eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor expressly excludes all liability in respect of the information and opinions contained in the Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor, this Web site, or any sites linked to this Web site.
