Period Hasn’t Come for 2 Months : What Should I Do?
3 months ago
I haven't had a period in 2 months. I'm not pregnant (tested twice, both negative). I don't have any pain. Should I be worried? What tests or steps should I take to find out what's going on?
Answers (1)
Missing two consecutive periods with negative pregnancy tests is called secondary amenorrhea and does need investigation but the cause is usually treatable.
Step 1: If you want to be thorough, a blood beta-hCG test at a lab is more sensitive than a urine test and gives a definitive answer.
Step 2 – See a gynecologist. Two missed periods warrants evaluation. The doctor will ask about stress, weight changes, exercise, and medications, then order blood tests.
Common tests: TSH (thyroid), prolactin, FSH, LH, and estrogen levels. A pelvic ultrasound is usually done as well.
Most likely causes: PCOS is the most common, followed by hypothyroidism and hyperprolactinemia (high prolactin from a small benign pituitary growth).
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