My period stopped? Is this stress? Negative pregnancy test?

[Anonymous]

So I'm only 23. I've been on the birth control pill since I was 17 but I have never really had problems with my period before. It's been late a few times on the pill and I have missed a period here and there, but this time it has been two months since my last period. I took a pregnancy test and it is negative. (I plan on testing again tho, just to be sure.) But I am getting a bit worried. My life has been a mess lately. My grandma passed last August, she was my best friend so that caused me immense grief. Then 6 months later, my grandpa passed unexpectedly and I've been anxiety ridden over mortality and grief. Then I started a second job on top of my anxiety and mourning. And to top it all off, I was having trouble with my long term partner and we broke up. Could it just be stress? Or should I see a doctor? I've been pretty stressed before and I still had my period, tho.. what could this mean?

[Screenwriter]

Don't ask us. We are not medical professionals. See a doctor immediately and find out. And then if you aren't pregnant, get further tests to see if it's stress and grief causing this. If it is, you might need to see a therapist to talk through all this death and upheaval in your life recently. Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Well when it comes to medical issues it’s always best to see a doctor. But stress can play on your hormones throwing things out of whack. It could delay your cycles for a few days to months from what I remember. Do you workout a lot? I’ve heard of women who are fitness freaks who have little to no menstrual cycle either. Regardless get checked out. Your stress is coming from a number of things including stressing out over your cycle. See your doctor.

[Snedger____]

We’re going through almost same confusion. My gfs periods is now late by 7 days and we’re afraid if it’s pregnancy and we’re highly stressed. I asked for opinions here and every body suggested to do pregnancy test.


As you’ve already done once, I would suggest you to see a doctor

[Asker]

Yeah I've taken a pregnancy test tho and it's negative. I haven't had my period in 2 months.. I'm starting to get worried about my health instead of pregnancy now...

[Snedger____]

Maybe its stress. See a doc

[Anonymous]

Stress can be a common cause of missed or irregular periods, as it can disrupt the hormonal balance in the body. However, it's important to rule out any underlying health conditions that may be causing your missed period.

In addition to stress, other factors that can cause missed or irregular periods include hormonal imbalances, thyroid disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and certain medications.

If you have missed two or more periods, it's important to schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider to discuss your symptoms and rule out any underlying health conditions. They may recommend additional testing, such as blood work or a pelvic exam, to determine the cause of your missed periods.

In the meantime, it's important to continue taking your birth control pill as directed, even if you are not having periods. This can help regulate the hormonal balance in your body and reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy.

Remember, missed periods can be a sign of an underlying health condition, so it's important to seek medical attention if you have any concerns or questions about your menstrual cycle.