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Hi, I am a 16 year old with a missed period. I have always been irregular. I know some girls it takes awhile for them to become regular, but I have always been irregular since I first got my period, in grade 7. When i say "irregular" I mean that my period does not come every 28 days, it just comes randomly and always late. I also heard that some women stay irregular for the rest of their lives, which I think is me.

But now I think I have a even greater problem because I have not gotten my period in a LONG time. Since March Break to be exact... and it is now the end of June! I know I’m not pregnant because I am not showing any signs, and I am not yet sexually active.

I also did some brief research on the net as to why some women miss their periods and found out that things like stress and poor eating habits can affect it... that could be me. But to make it stop for months??

Is there anyway to narrow down this problem? Is there any medication or anyway to make my period more regular?

Thank-you for your time in reading this concern. It will be greatly appreciated if I can get some feedback on an expert rather than a random website or info from a friend.

Thanks for your question. Sounds like you have done a quite a bit of research yourself and you keep track of your menstrual cycle, good for you! Sounds like you are on top of things!

It is not uncommon for some women to have irregular periods. Every woman is different, and although a menstrual cycle is said to typically last every 28 days it can be shorter or longer for some women. This is completely normal. It is also not uncommon for a teenage girl's menstrual cycle to take several years before a regular pattern is to develop.

I would recommend that you see your family physician regarding this and complete an assessment. Depending on the doctors assessment they can perform a few simple tests to rule out any existing health conditions that may be contributing to an irregular period.

Sometimes women can regulate their period by taking hormonal birth control such as the pill, patch or the ring. This should be assessed by your family physician.

Sexuality and u is a really great website which provides reliable health information. Here’s a link which provides information on a women's menstrual cycle:
http://www.sexualityandu.ca/teens/life-3-1.aspx.