My periods have been irregular since I was a 16... I am 20 now.
I would get a period every three months like clock work, and then I didn't get a period until 6 months later. I went to see my doctor and was given hormones. After taking the hormones to induce bleeding I got a period Oct2007. I have not been back to see my doctor and have not had a period since then. In December I thought I had gotten my period. I began spotting in the morning, by the after none the flow of blood was like a normal period, but by the evening the bleeding was completely gone. Now I often have brown discharge sometimes even bloody. I have also gained a lot of weight. My doc says that could be the reason for the irregular periods, but my weight gain only started 6 months after not having a period?

I have not been sexually active for over a year and I am not on any type of birth control.

Sounds like you'd better get back to the doctor. I woulnd't go to just your regular doctor either, I would see a gynecologist. They specialize in this stuff and should be able to help you.

I think going to the gynecologist is a good idea. Better safe than sorry, esp. if you are irregular anyway. Hope all is OK!

If the doctor gave you hormones so you'd have a period, it helped your to get that period but the effect is gone. I had the same problem, and did all the tests I had to-everything's normal, I'm just not getting my period normally without the pill. I suggest you go to a gynecologist so you can have all the tests wanted, and if you're like me, well the pill is the only solution really...

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Originally Posted by justcurious55

sounds like you'd better get back to the doctor. i woulnd't go to just your regular doctor either, i would see a gynecologist. they specialize in this stuff and should be able to help you.

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My gynecologist was the one who actually put me on a hormone treatment to induce bleeding. But, I really didn't like the side effects. I was getting really bad headaches and acne. So I stopped. My periods were really heavy and the bloating and cramping were the worst I've ever felt.

I understand if you might be hesitant to go back to your gyno after that but I still think it would be best since this is what they specialize in. explain to him/her that the last treatment just was not right for you and I'm sure they'll be able to come up with a different treatment plan. There's so many options and new medical advaces everyday I really believe there has to be something out there that can help you. Good luck :)