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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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fashionqueen0123 · 19/09/2026 17:47

sharksnip · 16/09/2026 08:43

Yes op go to your gp. My sister didn’t gave a period for a year and went to her gp who was shocked she’d left it that long. She had some bloods and a scan. Pcos was diagnosed and now she’s on the mini pill. You need to protect your womb lining by having regular periods x

FYI The mini pill stops periods. You don’t need to have regular periods.

ToadRage · 19/09/2026 17:55

Go to your GP, don't leave without an answer. It could be pcos. I was irregular since my very first period and was diagnosed at 16 and again at 32. There is mixed responses about whether you need to have regular periods. My GP said it wasn't a problem but others have said you should be given something to induce them. I chose to go on the implant which stopped them altogether.

user1464187087 · 19/09/2026 18:00

CoolAsACourgette · 19/09/2026 17:46

I'm a GP and I would absolutely want to see you (I'd want to see anyone who hadn't had a period for more that 3 months to investigate)

I agree, I've had to go to my GP because my periods have stopped. I am older than the OP though and i'm underweight, which probably doesn't help.
Do you enjoy your job CoolAsACourgette?

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PithyPoet · 19/09/2026 18:55

SummerInSun · 19/09/2026 17:11

As everyone else said, you absolutely should. At 30, you may well want to be trying for a child at some point in the next 5 years, so you need to get ahead of this now and know what your options are. Especially if you might need fertility treatment, it’s worth knowing that and being able to reach the rules in your area eg if there is an age cut off for NHS treatment.

Yes unfortunately it’s 35 in my area so relatively low.

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cloudbabies · 19/09/2026 19:03

Yes of course you should get it checked out op. Don’t tell me you haven’t had a smear too?

AstonCanKissMyArse · 19/09/2026 19:08

cloudbabies · 19/09/2026 19:03

Yes of course you should get it checked out op. Don’t tell me you haven’t had a smear too?

Why would you assume that?

Smears aren't usually done by GPs.

cloudbabies · 19/09/2026 19:17

AstonCanKissMyArse · 19/09/2026 19:08

Why would you assume that?

Smears aren't usually done by GPs.

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It just seems crazy not to go to the gp about lack of period for 3 years, so not exactly crazy of me to wonder if op hadn’t had her smears. I know my mother hasn’t, I think she’s silly for that. Of course if I’m wrong then apologies op.

user1471465608 · 19/09/2026 19:26

ToadRage · 19/09/2026 17:55

Go to your GP, don't leave without an answer. It could be pcos. I was irregular since my very first period and was diagnosed at 16 and again at 32. There is mixed responses about whether you need to have regular periods. My GP said it wasn't a problem but others have said you should be given something to induce them. I chose to go on the implant which stopped them altogether.

For women with PCOS it is recommended to ensure regular periods at least every 3-4 months (which can be induced with medication) OR they are on contraception which keeps the womb lining thin such as the Mirena coil or combined pill.

Smokeywater · 19/09/2026 19:37

I would say do a pregnancy test first - even though you know for sure you aren't pregnant - it would skip the first question they will ask which is could you be pregnant and speed things up

Hankunamatata · 19/09/2026 19:42

Yes. You could have thyroid issues

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