Absence of periods - causes?

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Hi,

Liking for some advice please.

Over the last 18 months I have missed about 6 periods in total, no in succession. However , I have missed my second one in a row this month. I'm 38 so early for menopause and Dr checked hormone levels which were fine.

Have a few other things going on - very stressed and take fluroxetjne, have underactive thyroid and take levothyroxone and vit D def so take prescribed supplements.

Definitely not pregnant!

Anyone experienced anything similar?

I have missed periods when I've lost weight.

My periods stopped when my Thyroid was Hyperactive and my sis missed hers when she was underactive.
So Thyroid problems can mess up your periods.

A single blood test is not enough. If your GP didn't do the test between days 2-5 of your normal cycle, and repeat is a month or two later, then it's not an accurate test.
I'd ask for more tests or a referral to a gynae.
If you are having a premature menopause (under 40) you need to consider treating it with HRT to prevent osteoporosis and heart disease in middle age.

Weight loss that gets BMI below 20, pregnancy, STRESS for sure, and that includes anxiety. Certain medications. Peri-menopause. I thought PCOS goes on this list, too. Friend has PCOS & gets one Mother of Hell period every 3-4 months, nothing inbetween.

Longer list for you.

Thyroid problems can indeed cause periods to go awry. Actual physical problems rather than stress alone cause these types of issues to occur.

When were your thyroid levels last checked properly; it may be that you need an increased dose of medication. Never accept "normal levels" when it comes to thyroid problems; you do not know what your "normal" was to start with. Many doctors only test TSH and that is not sufficient.

This is a good non woo website:-

www.thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/index.html