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writes:hi i started my period when i was 12 i am now 17 and havent had a period since i was 13. do you think that this could be becaus eof rapid weight gain and lack of slep. since i was 13 i have put on quite a bit of weight due to personal problems at home. do you think this could be serious because i heard somewhere that not regular peiods could be because of weight gain but also could be of cancer i am scared to go to the doctor because i dont want to no if i have cancer is this stupid of me?
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reader, Minelisse  +, writes (14 June 2008):
 Yup it could be because of the weight. Girls who are overweight or underweight might suffer from amenorrhea (loss of menstruation)-you can google that for more information along with overweight-.
In the case of overweight women it is because they tend to have excess amounts of body fat. As a result, their bodies produce too much estrogen, interfering with the regular process of ovulation and menstruation. In any case, you should really consult this with your doctor so he/she can prescribe contraceptive pills which usually help regulate it.
Good luck!
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reader, Sexygirl01  +, writes (13 June 2008):
Hi. You missing your period does not seem like a sign of cancer. Usually a symptom of cancer is weight loss. You probably have fluctuations in your hormonal levels due to stress or personal problems like you said. I would advise you to go to a doctor. Don't worry it doesn't seem like it could be anything cancerous. Did you gain a lot of weight due to diet, or was it without diet. I advise you to go see a doctor, she will put you on birth control pills in order to regulate your menstrual cycle. Best of luck, and please keep me informed.
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 June 2008): No foo, you don't loose your period for gained weight, you need a doctor, this could be seious, you could be a neutral, meanig, you cant get preganent.
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