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Teen daughter, no periods, GP blaming weight?

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mumofteenss · 23/09/2024 13:29

My 16 year old DD has had 5 periods since she started her periods 4.5 years ago. When she got her first period she was of normal weight and height. She gained some weight in the first few years of high school when she quit sports clubs she had done when younger, She was considered overweight a year after her first period and not having a second. Now her weight is at the upper end of normal and has been for around another year, but it has been 18 months since her last period. Her BMI, though not always an accurate determine healthy weight i know, is 24.2, she looks in proportion and doesnt appear overweight. I have taken her to the GP numerous times, she has had blood tests, and an ultrasound for PCOS, these came back normal, bar testosterone which was high. GP is refusing any further investigation, and blaming her weight. She has basically said my daughter needs to lose weight and her periods will "kick in".

AIBU to think there has to be a medical reason as to how a teenage girl can only have had 5 periods in 4.5 years and want her to have some answers regarding future fertility etc now?

When she started her periods she started a tracker, so we can see he had a period June 2020, Aug & Sept 2021, Feb & March 2022, March 2023. She has no spotting between. She also suffers quite badly with acne. Any suggestions would also be appreciated. We have seen the GP atleast 10+ times regarding this issue over the years.

She is aware i am posting here for advice and was happy for me to share this information.

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CocoapuffPuff · 23/09/2024 13:34

Why aren't they investigating the hormone imbalance? High testosterone could be indicative of something that needs treatment. Is she shorter than expected? My niece was very similar and didn't start periods till she was 17 after intervention. She's a proud mum now, but having her kid destroyed what little bone density she had, and at 30 she officially has osteoporosis. Your daughter needs checked out

StarShapedWindow · 23/09/2024 13:34

Make sure she gets her prolactin levels checked to rule out a prolactinoma. I had this condition, my periods had a similar pattern to your DD’s and it took ages to be diagnosed.

TheLever · 23/09/2024 13:33

I would ask to be referred to a gynae. I could speculate on PCOS but she needs to be seen by a specialist and that’s what you need to ask. Don’t ask the GP for their opinion say you wish to see someone who can investigate with a specialist background. Or change GP

PCOS isn’t just a scan to diagnose, I don’t have it on a standard ultrasound but I still have it

JumperStripes · 23/09/2024 13:32

I would see a different GP and ask for a gynaecologist referral or else see if you can see one privately.

LolaJ87 · 23/09/2024 13:31

Your GP sounds HORRIFIC! Telling a teenage girl with a healthy BMI to lose weight is disgusting and could do so much damage.

Can you take your daughter to a well woman clinic or similar? They might be able to help or give the appropriate referrals.

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