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Q: Missed second mentrsual cycle off Nuvaring : Hormonal issue?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on May 7th, 2007

My period is missing for a second cycle now. I was on NuvaRing for over a year. I stopped it in January and and had one full period after that. My last cycle started on March 4 and seemed normal. i have not had any menstruation since. I took about 8 pregnancy tests and confirmed with my PCP that I am not pregnant (TSH=3.93; HCG <2).

I am assuming that this is hormonal issue. I noticed in February that the hair over my upper lip darkened and thickened. (also I found about 12 white hairs in my hair).

My PCP dismissed me by saying that it must be due to me gaining a few extra pounds, but I do not think this is entirelly true.
What can be the cause of the issue? What should I be looking out for? Who would be the best type of doctor for me to speak to: Endocrynolorist, Gynecologist or Reproductive Endocrynologist? I want to get pregnant now - is it possible? If possible, would I be putting myself or the baby in risk?

Thanks you!

Replies(1)

Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on May 18th, 2007

Sexual Health - Women Answer A2730

Lack of menstruation is an expected, temporary side effect experienced by women who stop taking hormonal contraception. The missed period(s) are often due to the temporal disturbance in the axis hypothalamus-pituitary gland-ovaries. A new cycle of ovulation and regular menstruation should be established spontaneously after a few months. It doesn’t seem that you are pregnant because all pregnancy tests were negative. You can wait for a few months and if you still don’t get you period, you can then consult a gynecologist.

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