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What Is The Cause For Not Having My Period Without An Intercourse?

please help I haven't had my period in almost a month my discharge is a dark brown color and has a metallic smell to it. There is no cramping or anything. I did have a period last month I haven't been sexually active for over five months. What could this mean?
Thu, 7 Jul 2016
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Hi,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.

Occasionally a period can be delayed and this is normal. The dark brown discharge that you are experiencing could be the sign of your period which will be starting ( premenstrual spotting ) shortly. This could be your period too. Sometimes it can be just spotting/discharge without proper flow. Have patience. Wait for another 2 months. If your next periods are also delayed then you need to be investigated.

There are several reasons for delayed period:
1. Sudden change in body weight causes hormonal imbalance. So it is important to maintain normal BMI.
2. Stress ( both physical and mental)
2. Thyroid disease
3. Increase in Prolactin hormone
4. Polycystic ovary disease - in addition to delayed periods, these girls/ladies have excessive male pattern hair growth on the body, acne etc. Ultrasound shows polycystic ovaries in most of them.
5. Some ovarian cysts.

If the delayed periods persist, please fix an appointment with your doctor and get an ultrasound of uterus and ovaries done and hormone test.
Examination by doctor and these tests will help detect the cause so that you can be treated appropriately.

I hope this is helpful.
If you have further concerns, I will be happy to answer.
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What Is The Cause For Not Having My Period Without An Intercourse?

Hi, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today. Occasionally a period can be delayed and this is normal. The dark brown discharge that you are experiencing could be the sign of your period which will be starting ( premenstrual spotting ) shortly. This could be your period too. Sometimes it can be just spotting/discharge without proper flow. Have patience. Wait for another 2 months. If your next periods are also delayed then you need to be investigated. There are several reasons for delayed period: 1. Sudden change in body weight causes hormonal imbalance. So it is important to maintain normal BMI. 2. Stress ( both physical and mental) 2. Thyroid disease 3. Increase in Prolactin hormone 4. Polycystic ovary disease - in addition to delayed periods, these girls/ladies have excessive male pattern hair growth on the body, acne etc. Ultrasound shows polycystic ovaries in most of them. 5. Some ovarian cysts. If the delayed periods persist, please fix an appointment with your doctor and get an ultrasound of uterus and ovaries done and hormone test. Examination by doctor and these tests will help detect the cause so that you can be treated appropriately. I hope this is helpful. If you have further concerns, I will be happy to answer.