Hey, everyone. I've been dealing with an irregular menstrual cycle since puberty. I'm just wondering if anyone out there has had similar problems, or can offer advice on what my problem might be.
I'm 21 years old, and started my period at 12. For the first few months of my period, it was relatively normal. After about 6 months or so, it started to get weird. I'd skip a few months and then have it again. It got to the point where I skipped about 9 months before I had another period. Then I went a whole year without one. After that, three years passed and I had no sign of a period. I had no other symptoms, so I just left it alone. I started exercising and losing weight back in 2008. I was actually feeling good. I had 3-4 periods that year, but haven't seen it since.
I'm still a virgin and I've never taken birth control or any hormonal supplements. I've never been to a doctor or gynecologist about this. I've always been way too scared to see one...for many different reasons. My psychiatrist (who is also a female specialist) seems to think it could be a hormonal imbalance. Possibly a thyroid issue, or perhaps PCOS. But I don't know. The only way to be sure is to obviously go to the doctor.
My psychiatrist told me many times to get my blood drawn and test my hormone levels and thyroid. I've been too scared to do it, but I finally went. The nurse couldn't draw my blood because my veins were too deep and small. We tried it on two different occasions. They suggested I go to the hospital and have it done, but I just haven't had the guts to do it. I know I need to, but eh...I'm just scared of the results.
I'm just wondering what you guys think could be going on. I also have another question relating to this. Of course, it's somewhat off subject. I have severe obsessive-compulsive disorder and panic disorder. I'm also a hypochondriac. I'm constantly worrying about my health. I have a boyfriend that I've been with for two years now. We "fool around", but I'm still a virgin. I'm too scared to have sex right now. That's a completey different topic, though. Anyway, my question is this: do you guys think that because of my lack of periods, that I may not be ovulating either? I'm just curious because of my OCD and everything, I often worry that I could become pregnant just from messing around with my boyfriend, even though we aren't having sex. I realize it's illogical and irrational because you can clearly only become pregnant through intercourse. I guess I just want to know if you think I could be infertile, if even just temporarily?
Sorry this is so lengthy. I appreciate you guys reading. Thanks!
I'm 21 years old, and started my period at 12. For the first few months of my period, it was relatively normal. After about 6 months or so, it started to get weird. I'd skip a few months and then have it again. It got to the point where I skipped about 9 months before I had another period. Then I went a whole year without one. After that, three years passed and I had no sign of a period. I had no other symptoms, so I just left it alone. I started exercising and losing weight back in 2008. I was actually feeling good. I had 3-4 periods that year, but haven't seen it since.
I'm still a virgin and I've never taken birth control or any hormonal supplements. I've never been to a doctor or gynecologist about this. I've always been way too scared to see one...for many different reasons. My psychiatrist (who is also a female specialist) seems to think it could be a hormonal imbalance. Possibly a thyroid issue, or perhaps PCOS. But I don't know. The only way to be sure is to obviously go to the doctor.
My psychiatrist told me many times to get my blood drawn and test my hormone levels and thyroid. I've been too scared to do it, but I finally went. The nurse couldn't draw my blood because my veins were too deep and small. We tried it on two different occasions. They suggested I go to the hospital and have it done, but I just haven't had the guts to do it. I know I need to, but eh...I'm just scared of the results.
I'm just wondering what you guys think could be going on. I also have another question relating to this. Of course, it's somewhat off subject. I have severe obsessive-compulsive disorder and panic disorder. I'm also a hypochondriac. I'm constantly worrying about my health. I have a boyfriend that I've been with for two years now. We "fool around", but I'm still a virgin. I'm too scared to have sex right now. That's a completey different topic, though. Anyway, my question is this: do you guys think that because of my lack of periods, that I may not be ovulating either? I'm just curious because of my OCD and everything, I often worry that I could become pregnant just from messing around with my boyfriend, even though we aren't having sex. I realize it's illogical and irrational because you can clearly only become pregnant through intercourse. I guess I just want to know if you think I could be infertile, if even just temporarily?
Sorry this is so lengthy. I appreciate you guys reading. Thanks!
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