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Weird Period
I'm a 13 year old girl and I usually have a pretty normal period cycle, but I haven't gotten my period for the last two months. Instead, I ALWAYS have clear discharge. I heard that it could have to do with weight gain/loss, but there has been no change there and I am not sexually active. I know that most of you guys probably aren't doctors, but any ideas on what this might be? Thanks in advance!!!!
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A late menstrual period can be source of great concern for a woman, whether or not she is sexually active. The medical term for a delayed or missed period is amenorrhea. Amenorrhea can be caused by a number of factors. Although in most cases the reasons for a late period are relatively benign, you should contact a doctor if you miss your period for more than three consecutive months.
A sudden weight loss or weight gain can cause your period to be late. Obesity can change your menstrual cycle because the overabundance of fat cells can stop ovulation. Losing a lot of weight or being too thin can also make you stop ovulating, which is your body's response to malnutrition or the loss of body fat needed to carry a pregnancy.
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Clear discharge whether you have your periods or not is normal for your reproductive system. Just as periods are normal, the females vaginal tract cleanes itself continually, sometimes visual only as a whitish dried powder on your panty when dried or thicker and crusty. This is a good sign that the self cleaning system is working just fine.
When I got my period, mine was all over the place, lots of spotting, 3 weeks of the month or no periods for a couple of months. I told my mom who had regular ones herself and she panicked. Not all females, mom's included realize that it is normal for teen girls to have periods that vary greatly for the first couple years and may not stabilize and become regular until 17 or 18 even. I am giving you a link to an article
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This is on health for teen girls regarding periods and explains what I just said. Thats for in case your mom reacts thinking you're pregnant or somethings seriously wrong.
If a girl was having extreme pain with periods, or between them, then its time to go see the doctor. If there is abnormally heavy bleeding, then go see the doctor. And lastly, hormones of puberty can go out of whack and be out of balance which can make a girls emotions worse than the normal emotional changes of puberty, if that happens, thats another reason to see the dr. to be put on temporary meds to stabilize you for a couple years until your own hormones levels go down to normal.
Just make sure to always carry a pad or tampon with you since you'll never have a warning as to when your period is about to start, especially if the periods are irregular.
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You're 13 still in the early stages of puberty. Even if you have had regular menses it is not uncommon for them to stop for a period of time. How long will they stop for, how long is acceptable I cannot say.
One thing is for sure is this is something you can and should discuss with your mother as she knows you best. She can decide if this is something you should see a gynecologist for. When this problem occurs in young women your age 99 times out of 100 there is no problem. Where the real problem lies is not checking with a doctor and making sure you’re not the 1 in 100.
Now your period is a natural part of being a woman. It has absolutely nothing to do with sex. You and your mom have this one thing in common and she has far more experience with this than you do. The only thing that connects your period or a woman's period to sex is pregnancy.
The biggest problem you have in going to mom and saying you haven't had a period in 2 months is fear that mom is going to start yelling and screaming at you wanting to know if your pregnant and who the father is. Am I correct in what I just wrote?
You would not fear going to mom and saying you don't feel well. That your stomach hurts or you have a sore throat. The only difference with this problem is how you approach mom. You start by saying mom: "I have something I need to ask you but you must know I'm still a virgin and I don't fool around with boys." "I have not had my period in two months." "Is something wrong?" "Do I need to see a doctor?"
Use your own words but this is what you need to say up front to avoid the screaming you think will happen if you just blurt out you haven't had a period in 2 months.
If you want to have babies in the future you need to keep your reproductive system healthy. For at least another year that means going to mom when there is a problem. When you turn 14 things change and you can see a doctor for your reproductive health without parental permission or knowledge. When you are 14 write back to us and we will be glad to tell you how that works.
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