[Aeryn Sun]

This may be random, but I will try to keep it short and simple.
What can I do to prepare myself to get examined or get answers from a military doctor?

Background:
I was put on BC at 15 to regulate my periods as I only had them 2-4 times a year.

Within the last two years, I have missed three periods.

The first time, I had blood work done, and they said nothing came up in the blood work to indicate health issues.

The second time I went in, she said she could do a peetest if I wanted, but if I already took one at home (I had) then it wouldn't give different results. She also said that if I wasn't planning to have children (we aren't) I shouldn't worry about missing one or two as I did before I was on the pill. I asked her what else could be done, and she said an internal exam would be the last thing possible.

This is missed period #3 in the last year on the pill, which I am diligent about taking.
I eat healthy, I am as fit as I have ever been without an increase or decrease in my activities and I maintain a normal body fat% for my height.

No major stress or major life changing events have happened within my life.

So, with this in mind, how do I go about pursuing this issue?

Do I lie and say we do want to make a family? We don't...

Do I ask for a referral to a specialist? I would be sent to another Military DR./Corpsman before getting out of the hospital.

Part of me says forget it, it's nothing, but the other part says, nothing says O NO like a missed period...

[ItsASecret]

I am confused, what exactly is the problem? If it is because of a missed period then the doctor is right in saying there is really nothing to worry about especially while on the pill.

[Aeryn Sun]

"what exactly is the problem?"

I was put on BC to help regulate it, and it is no longer doing that consistently.

I am not sure what I should ask for differently referral or medical wise.

[ItsASecret]

Periods are going to vary when on the pill, and 3 missed periods in 2 years is actually quite good. It is not uncommon to be late for a period even if you have always been consistent. It is also common to have such a light period that it seems like a period does not even happen. If missing your period becomes consistent then that is when you should see a doctor, otherwise missing one period once a year type thing is not a major concern...especially if lab work comes back normal.