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writes:I really need some peace of mind in this and I have been worrying about this for too long.Basically, I've not been on me period for almost 3 months now yet there is no way I can be pregnant as I'm in a relationship with a woman.Its really bothering me and yet I'm too scared to go see a doctor. I'm wondering if its normal and if any one else has had a similar issue. Also I was on birth controll for a couple of month last year but stopped as I wasn't keep on the side effects (I was taking them to regulate them, not for babies).Would love some peace of mind.Thank you!.
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reader, CindyCares  +, writes (18 December 2011):
 You won't find peace of mind on Dear Cupid, because we are not health professionals and a couple of Aunts who actually are obviously would not dream to give you a diagnosis from a distance.
No, if you are not pregnant 3 months without a period is not " normal " , and there must be a precise reason why this happens. Not necessarily a very serious or lethal reason. You might have just lost too much weight, or been under stress, or have an iron deficiency, or one of those hormonal inbalances with whom you can convive serenely all your life . Or , it might be more serious than that.
But you won't know until you don't ask, to the right person, i.e. your doctors. Go see them ASAP. Don't gamble with your health.
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reader, chigirl  +, writes (18 December 2011):
 Your body is not in balance for some reason. Could be many reasons, anything from low levels of estrogen to a low metabolism, to illness, stress, etc. You need to suck it up and see your doctor and not be a baby about it. It's your health, do you rather want to close your eyes and pop your fingers in your ears, or go take care of your body? No, this is not normal. There is always a reason for why the period goes missing, some related to as little as stress, others to more serious things. Take your body seriously.
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reader, anonymous, writes (18 December 2011): The best thing to do by this point *would* be to go and see your healthcare provider. A doctor will be able to give you a proper diagnosis, and believe me, nothing sets your mind at rest like knowing what's actually happening with your body. Why not take someone with you if the prospect of going alone is too daunting? Your partner, a female friend or relative, perhaps?Although we have the best intentions when we try to help on here, be wary of accepting medical advice on the Net. Most of us aren't qualified physicians, and while we can speak from experience, the cause of *your* health problem might be completely different. Generally speaking, stress, travel, changes in your weight or diet, hormonal contraception or an increase in exercise can cause your period to be delayed. But if you've been fairly regular up until this point, it'd certainly be worth getting checked out. I don't at all enjoy going to the doctor myself, so I do understand how you feel. But you know, even though we don't like something we needn't be *afraid* of it. You'll feel much better after you've gone, I promise - and wonder what you were ever fearful of in the first place! :) Good luck and take care x
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reader, anonymous, writes (18 December 2011): I am in the medical profession. You really should see a dr so that you can have tests done. You may have a thyroid condition,or a hormonal imbalance of some sort. I don't think you have anything to fear about seeing a dr, because most of the time, it is something that is simple to treat.
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reader, anonymous, writes (18 December 2011): Well stressing might make your period even later because you are so fixated on when you will get it again!
I really think you should put aside the embarrassment and just go to the Dr. You could have an imbalance with your hormones, I mean no one on here will really know exactly what's wrong. Don't risk your health.
The Dr has seen it all! They aren't going to judge you. Get your partner to go with for moral support?
Good luck!
I'm sure it's nothing serious, but it feels it because you have no idea why!
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reader, missy_musk +, writes (18 December 2011):
 there could be a few reasons. I have not had a period unexplainably for over a year and a half now. when i went to the docs, i had multiple tests done, and they concluded that my body has decided to stop ovulating. because me and me partner are trying to have a baby naturally i was devistated. but some other reasons of periods stopping are: stress, lack of bodily nutrition, pregnancy, STI, Polycysitic ovaries ect.... hun whatever happens, you have to see a doctor asap. Dont worry its not as embarassing as it might seem and you can request to see a female doctor.
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reader, anonymous, writes (18 December 2011): You are older than I was but at 14 and with no sexual contact at all (so i knew pregnantcy was not an option) I did not have period for 4 months. It was probably hormones. So I just allowed things to continue and one day it came back.
I maybe should have seen a Doctor but all that the Dr would have done is do some tests and then tell me to be patient.
See the Dr if you can find the courage to do so. But such stops are not uncommon.
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