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anonymous
writes:I'm really really confused--my boyfriend and I had sex about a month and a half ago with no contraception. I still haven't had my period, so I did a pregnancy test and it said I wasn't. Can you help me? I don't know what it could be.
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 July 2007): Women can stop having regular periods for many reasons, including stress and excessive exercise. Your ovaries normally release one egg every month or so, and about 14 days after the egg is released, if it's not fertilised, the inner lining of your uterus sheds and menstruation starts. If your ovaries aren't releasing eggs the way they should, then your uterus may not be receiving all the signals it needs to start your period. Sometimes women have to take medication to help their ovaries and uterus communicate so they can have regular periods. If you miss more than three periods in a row and pregnancy tests are negative, your doctor should give you a thorough examination in case something's wrong. Two possibilities are:• Thyroid problems. If your thyroid gland (which controls your body's metabolism) isn't working properly, it could interfere with your periods. Other symptoms of a thyroid problem include extreme tiredness, hair loss, weight gain, and a constant feeling of being cold when everyone else is comfortable. A simple blood test will determine whether your thyroid is doing its job; you can correct the condition with medication.• Too much prolactin. You might miss a period (or more than one) if your brain is producing an abnormally high level of the hormone prolactin. A woman's body usually makes prolactin when she's breastfeeding, which is why menstruation generally stops at this time. If this is what's happening to you, you may notice a milky discharge from your nipples. This condition can usually be treated with medication.
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reader, YummyMummy +, writes (25 June 2007):
 Worrying yourself silly makes your period late. It's part of sod's law that one. You can wait a few days and do another test. Or go see your doctor who will test you for free and get a result right away.
I would also see about finding out about going on the pill or something whilst you are there. Try practising safe sex then you won't have to have this panic!
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reader, flower girl +, writes (25 June 2007):
 It could be a number of things like the fact you are probably worrying about it can delay your period, it may also be that you done the test too early maybe you should go to see your doctor and get tested there and seen as you had unprotected sex it would be worth getting tested for sti's.
Take care.xx.
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