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What Causes Prolonged Irregular Periods?

Hi there,I ve had my period for about 6 years now, and they are usually inconsistent. They usually go with my school cycle (which is odd, I know), so I have my period during the school year, and then I don t have it when it is summer. It s been this way for about two years now, and I never thought much about it. However, this year, I haven t had my period since June, and it s been half a year already, and although it s nice not to deal with it, it s emotionally tolling and stressful. Is there a diagnosis or a condition that I have that may be causing this? Thanks so much for your input.
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Hi,

The delayed period could be due to hormonal imbalance because of the changing of birth control pill.

I would suggest waiting for a period. If period will delay by more than 14 days from expected period date, consult the gynecologist for detailed examination. for investigations of irregular menstruations.

You may be asked for hormonal work up like FSH, LH, Oestrogen, Progesterone, Prolactin, etc.

Before hormonal checkup, you will be examined internally to find any organic disease like infection or cyst-Ultrasonography also will reveal a good amount of information regarding your internal organs (and even pregnancy also).

Avoid stress, take a healthy diet, drink plenty of water and do regular exercise.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Prolonged Irregular Periods?

Hi, The delayed period could be due to hormonal imbalance because of the changing of birth control pill. I would suggest waiting for a period. If period will delay by more than 14 days from expected period date, consult the gynecologist for detailed examination. for investigations of irregular menstruations. You may be asked for hormonal work up like FSH, LH, Oestrogen, Progesterone, Prolactin, etc. Before hormonal checkup, you will be examined internally to find any organic disease like infection or cyst-Ultrasonography also will reveal a good amount of information regarding your internal organs (and even pregnancy also). Avoid stress, take a healthy diet, drink plenty of water and do regular exercise. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon