May 23, 2012
Parenting & Pregnancy Menstrual Cycle Why is my period late?
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Dear Ask The Doctor: Im 18 and i had sex only once last march 23,2011 and it was protected and he didnt came inside me. I had my period after that last april 8-13. Last april 9, i went swimming and the water was very cold and i was experiencing abdominal pain during that time like dysmenorrhea which i often experience when im having my period. I was hospitalized for 4 days last april 10 due to gastroenteritis and i was on antibiotics and dextrose that time and they did not let me eat anything. I lost 3kg which made me underweight. I also found out that i was anemic. Now may 13, i still havent got my period yet and i dont experience any pregnancy symptoms. I also noticed white discharge which i usually experience before a period. I think this is the first time my menstruation is delayed. Last night i experienced a short stabbing pain below my belly button down to my vagina and it only lasted for a few minutes. I think im stressed and im not getting that enough sleep. What must be wrong? Dear Jil: It is possible that your periods may be delayed due to stress, anemia and loss of weight, all of which disrupts the delicate hormonal balance that regulates the menstrual cycle. With the correction of the anemia and proper diet, your cycles may resume. You should also try to avoid stress by measures such as meditation and yoga.
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