Some questions

[shannybug.livejournal.com]

Hi. I've been reading for a while before actually getting the nerve to post. So here goes.

My last period started on June 15th, and it lasted for about four days. I haven't had a period since then. The last time I had sex was June 13th. I've taken several pregnancy tests between then and now and all have been negative. I haven't changed my exercise or eating habits. I'm not on birth control. I don't have health insurance, so getting to a doctor is a big money crunch on my unemployment checks. Has anyone out there expierienced anything like this? Or am I some kind of biological freak?

Comments

[birthingway.livejournal.com]

I completely skip a cycle at least once per year.

[shannybug.livejournal.com]

Is it common then to skip two so far?

[birthingway.livejournal.com]

It happens for sure. Do you track ovulation signs?

[shannybug.livejournal.com]

No I don't. I've never felt the need as I have no intention of getting pregnant. But I guess they would be a good thing to track, just to see if I'm ovulating and not bleeding.:)

[birthingway.livejournal.com]

You may want to get a copy of Taking Charge of Your Fertility.

It's also possible that the June 15 period was implantation spotting and that you are pregnant. I would take a test to be sure.

[birthingway.livejournal.com]

oh, der. You've tested. Nevermind!

[shannybug.livejournal.com]

LOL

[dindin.livejournal.com]

I doubt you're a freak and you're not pregnant. :)

Beyond that we really can't say what's going on. Do you have a Planned Parenthood near you? Or a local women's health clinic? They can likely work with you on cost, but it would be a good idea to find out why you're not having periods.

[shannybug.livejournal.com]

There is a planned parenthood here in town. Thanks.:)

[dindin.livejournal.com]

You're welcome. :) Make sure to tell them that you're on a limited income with no health insurance.

[shannybug.livejournal.com]

Good to know. Thanks a bunch.:)

[winifred.livejournal.com]

This would be a much easier question to answer if I knew how old you were and what else was going on in your life. Stress has amazing power over your period, as well as your age.

[winifred.livejournal.com]

What I meant was (*ahem*) that age and stress can determine the behavior of your menstrual cycle.

I really need to make sure I'm awake before hitting that 'post' button...

[shannybug.livejournal.com]

29, unemployed. Single now by choice.

[winifred.livejournal.com]

Is unemployment or a breakup stressing you out? These things would have an effect on your period.

You've received some good advice here. This is just my two cents.

[shannybug.livejournal.com]

I lost my job back in March. And I've had periods since then. But I suppose the encroachment of the end off my unemployment insurance is stressing me out a bit. The break-up was my decision(the guy was a jerk).

[autumn-sylver.livejournal.com]

Lots of things can affect your period. Stress has already been mentioned, but also things like losing a lot of weight quickly.
The absence of periods is called amenorrhea. There is more information about it here (http://www.webmd.com/infertility-and-reproduction/guide/absence-periods) on webmd.com.