Missing Period...?

Question:

I'm 24 and have been irregular since I started menstrating at 15. But in the past year I have been getting it less and less. Recently I didn't get my period in like 6 months, until a month and a half ago when it did come...but it only last 2 days and was brown.

My mum says it's because I don't eat right and I work overnight, so my body can't function properly. Not sure if this is true or not...Any advice? Should I switch to the day shift?

Only reason why I haven't been to the doctor's is because everytime I go, they tell me the same thing: We need to put you on the pill. But I refuse. I am a smoker aswell.

Answers:
You sound exactly like me - I also waited 6 months once. In fact, at one stage I used to have a period exactly the same time as my dog - her season was a reminder for me to go out for some 'supplies'! You more than likely have a hormonal imbalance which is extremely common. All the pill does is regulate your period, if you go off the pill they will only go back to being irregular. I hate taking the pill, it makes me nutty and my breasts grow even bigger, which isn't welcomed. A few years ago I found out I had polycystic ovaries which is quite possilby causing the irregularities in my periods. Loads of my friends have this condition too - nothing too serious - some say they struggle to conceive as they never know when they are ovulating but my friends and I conceived fine no problem.

In your case I'd suggest you request a blood test by your doctor just to check the cause - and eat loads of fresh fruit and veg. that helps me without a doubt - didn't believe it until I tried it.

well from a guys point of view........it can be cos of stress and lots of other factors, diet can be one of them

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