My periods have stopped - what could cause it?

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I’ve not had a period since February . I had a three week bleed mid-end February and nothing since - nothing at all . I’m not even getting PMT type symptoms, just as if everything’s stopped altogether .

I was taking the pill from beginning to end of Feb but with that three week bleed I stopped it, as it didn’t seem to be suiting me ...

I’ve got an appt with GP next week but have no idea what could be causing it . I’ve got PCOS but have always had fairly regular periods, if anything they’re usually shorter intervals than long gaps - so this isn’t my normal at all .

I’m definitely not pregnant, no weight changes and haven’t been ill or unduly stressed .

What could be causing it; and what are they likely to do? I’m quite worried GP will want to examine - is that likely to be necessary? Aunt suggested this morning it’s just an early menopause but I’m only 29, and haven’t had a family yet; the thought that it could be menopause has panicked me a bit .

Have you had covid? I didn't have a period for three months after. Have you had a negative pregnancy test?

Get some bloods done. Things like hypothyroidism and high prolactin (both relatively common and easily treatable) can affect periods.

I haven’t no - had Covid I mean, I’ve had both vaccines though .

Can’t be pregnant as I haven’t had sex .

COVID or COVID vaccine?? Loads of anecdotal evidence of this happening.

Have you had a covid jab in that time? Loads of people have reported either absent periods or earlier / longer / heavier ones.

Also - they're very unlikely to need to do any internal examinations as the first port of call. It's likely they'll order blood tests and take it from there.

I would say it’s the vaccine. Mine went AWOL for 3 months after the first jab.

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Also - they're very unlikely to need to do any internal examinations as the first port of call. It's likely they'll order blood tests and take it from there.

Thank you that’s a relief, that’s the one thing I panicked about or I’d have rung a few weeks ago . Hopefully it’s just hormonal or as you say something to do with the vaccines - I had my first mid March and second this week so could easily be that .

I am currently in the same boat. I had a regular period in Feb. I've just had my second covid vaccine last week. ...but I had sex once in Feb with my ex husband. I have done approximately 50 preggo tests and a blood test...I've spoken to the docs and got blood tests tomorrow and need to book a scan apparantly. Doc took me seriously...it's driving me mad and sending my anxietythrough the roof

@chlo3dancer it answers your question in the OP.

I had the same and the first thing was a blood test to check nothing was amiss first of all.

OP - if your aunt suggested early menopause, then it might be worth asking your female relatives whether there is any history of premature menopause in the family.

I've missed several periods at your age through stress, and I was regular as clockwork and on the pill.

Usually when you stop your pill it can take some months for your body to regulate your proper monthly cycle.