i got my period in may of 2007 and i got it that august and then that december of 2007. i got my last period in october 2008, 10 months later, but i haven't gotten it since then...it has been 9 months. i know forsure that im not pregnant. is this normal? im 17 now but i was 15 when i started
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Q: im not sure if my period is irregular or not normal...
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7/ 5/09 8:19pm
You will need to have a gynecologist exam you to determine why this has been going on. The Mayo Clinic recommends seeing a doctor if you are 16 and have never had a period, or you have previously menstruated and missed three or more periods in a row.
You can follow this link to read more. One of the sections details the possible causes but you should let your doctor determine what the problem may be and what you can do to correct it.
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