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by Larry Siegel: (06/07/2004)
Thanks for taking the time to write in. I apologize for taking so long in getting back to you... I would strongly suggest (if you haven't already) that you speak with a physician that specializes in reproductive health. There are many reasons why a woman experiences irregular periods. It usually does have something to do with altered body functions, but not necessarily anything to worry about. That's why seeing a doctor to make sure it isn't anything wrong is a good idea. One of the most common reasons for women to have irregular (or no) periods is related to diet and hormone imbalances. Many dancers, long-distance runners, body builders, women with eating disorders, and any women with extremely low or no body fat may experience this. By the same token, women who are overweight or obese (who also often have something called polycystic ovary syndrome), or even lactating, may experience this as well. It is a condition called either dysmenorhea (abnormal periods) or amenorhea (no periods).
Given that you are still so young, it might be something easily corrected by going on oral contraception or some other simple medication. Please talk with a doctor or reproductive health care professional. If you don't have a family doctor you would trust, perhaps there is a Planned Parenthood or similar reproductive health clinic nearby.
I wish you well and hope that there's nothing to worry about- the odds are definitely with you. Good luck and again, please accept my apologies for taking so long to get back to you. peace
Larry SiegelReviewed by Sexual Health Editorial Team
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