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To ask if it’s worth seeing the GP about lack of periods

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PithyPoet · 15/09/2026 23:48

I just turned 30 in August and haven’t had a period for around three years. I’ve been irregular since I started at 11. Just think because I’m quite overweight (which I’m working on) they won’t take me seriously

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Mumtobabyhavoc · 16/09/2026 03:12

StolenTeapots · 16/09/2026 01:00

Do you not think op could Google herself? Why are you posting bloody AI responses? The is a chat thread not a ai search bar.

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Oh for Christ's sake. 🙄
Whatever.

StolenTeapots · 16/09/2026 01:00

Mumtobabyhavoc · 16/09/2026 00:46

To add, from AI:

The fact that your periods were always highly irregular before stopping completely for three years points toward an ongoing, long-term ovulation issue rather than a sudden lifestyle shock.
When a young woman experiences irregular periods followed by years of no periods, it often means the body's natural ovulation signals have been weak or inconsistent for a long time.
Common Potential Causes
A doctor will likely investigate a few specific conditions based on this history:

  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): This is one of the most frequent causes of long-term irregular periods that eventually stop. In PCOS, hormone imbalances prevent eggs from maturing and releasing regularly, which can cause periods to be months apart or stop entirely.
  • Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: If you have experienced chronic stress, long-term low body weight, restrictive eating, or intense athletic training over the last several years, the brain's hypothalamus may have gradually shut down the signals that trigger ovulation.
  • Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI): Though less common, POI occurs when the ovaries stop functioning normally before age 40. This can cause periods to become increasingly irregular before stopping completely.
  • Prolactinoma: A small, benign growth on the pituitary gland can cause an overproduction of the hormone prolactin, which gradually suppresses ovulation and stops the menstrual cycle.

Do you not think op could Google herself? Why are you posting bloody AI responses? The is a chat thread not a ai search bar.

Mumtobabyhavoc · 16/09/2026 00:46

To add, from AI:

The fact that your periods were always highly irregular before stopping completely for three years points toward an ongoing, long-term ovulation issue rather than a sudden lifestyle shock.
When a young woman experiences irregular periods followed by years of no periods, it often means the body's natural ovulation signals have been weak or inconsistent for a long time.
Common Potential Causes
A doctor will likely investigate a few specific conditions based on this history:

  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): This is one of the most frequent causes of long-term irregular periods that eventually stop. In PCOS, hormone imbalances prevent eggs from maturing and releasing regularly, which can cause periods to be months apart or stop entirely.
  • Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: If you have experienced chronic stress, long-term low body weight, restrictive eating, or intense athletic training over the last several years, the brain's hypothalamus may have gradually shut down the signals that trigger ovulation.
  • Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI): Though less common, POI occurs when the ovaries stop functioning normally before age 40. This can cause periods to become increasingly irregular before stopping completely.
  • Prolactinoma: A small, benign growth on the pituitary gland can cause an overproduction of the hormone prolactin, which gradually suppresses ovulation and stops the menstrual cycle.
StolenTeapots · 16/09/2026 00:30

Yes!!!!!!!!!

It could be poi in which case out need hrt

Mumtobabyhavoc · 16/09/2026 00:28

@PithyPoet then find a new doctor.
It could be anything.
JFC you've been irregular your whole life and have never had a proper exam, diagnosis and plan? That is criminal. It's not 1975, fgs. You have a right to proactive health care.

StrugglingAlong75 · 15/09/2026 23:58

Yes. It can be due to severe iron deficiency among other things.

nozbottheblue · 15/09/2026 23:57

Yes, please talk to your gp. If the lack of periods is connected to being overweight they will be able to tell you, but they will do investigations as well to check for other problems.
If they don’t ’take you seriously’ you need to ask to see a different gp!

nocoolnamesleft · 15/09/2026 23:53

Please do see your GP. Agree that this needs looking into.

AutumnAllTheWay · 15/09/2026 23:53

At 30? Yes!!

Jerrybalanitis · 15/09/2026 23:51

Yes! Please don't ask Mumsnet, you will be told it isnt a GP job to see patients. This isnt normal and needs investigation.

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