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What are the reasons your period could stop apart from pregnancy?

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electra · 04/08/2008 04:19

I'm very late and this is most unusual for me - I haven't missed a period in years (except when pg). The clinic did a pg test when I was about 3 days late and it was BFN.

I had a copper IUD that fell out about 3 weeks ago. Somebody suggested to me that the "trauma" of it coming out could have disrupted my cycle but I didn't feel it, had no bleeding and the trauma of it going in was worse and did not disrupt my cycle then...I thought that copper coils had no effect on ovulation anyway....?

I hope it isn't early menopause, as I'm only 28 but now I'm worrying about all the things it could be.

My GP seems unconcerned....but it's frustrating for me when my body isn't behaving the usual way.

Sorry if I seem like a hypochondriac!

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girlnextdoor · 04/08/2008 08:38

Is it worth doing another pregnancy test?

Shitehawk · 04/08/2008 08:41

Stress can cause periods to stop. So can things like thyroid problems.

If it carries on, ask for blood test to rule out thyroid. But I think you ought to take another pregnancy test first ...

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electra · 04/08/2008 09:22

Crikey, sorry about the amount of threads generated
There was a problem with my computer.

Thanks for replies. I had a test for thyroid problems recently which was normal...

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Kewcumber · 04/08/2008 09:23

how late is "very" late. Just because you've always been regular doesn;t mean that will continue - hormones change over time. Would be surprised if this was early menopause in the absence of any other symptoms.

Kewcumber · 04/08/2008 09:24

PCOS in theory but again would be surprised in the absence of other symptoms.

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electra · 04/08/2008 10:08

I'm about 2 weeks late. Don't hve any symptoms associated with those...

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Legoleia · 04/08/2008 10:11

If you lose/put on weight, it can affect your cycle can't it?

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electra · 04/08/2008 10:28

I haven't lost/gained any more weight than is usual for me (usually fluctuate by a few pounds but that's it).

I suppose I was posting to see how usual this is. I'm scared to do a test because if pg it would be a disaster.

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Kewcumber · 04/08/2008 10:44

but you do realise the most common reason for lack of period is pregnancy...

Flightputsonahat · 04/08/2008 10:48

Oh dear...sorry to read that.

Did you use other protection after your coil fell out - I mean is there a chance you could have become pg in the last 3 weeks?

Flightputsonahat · 04/08/2008 10:52

Have a read!

Gosh, google can still retrieve 2002 mumsnet posts. Isn't it pretty

Flightputsonahat · 04/08/2008 10:53

Sorry it unscrolled itself - post by Wyoming lower down page, says you can get pg if you have sex up to a week before it is removed.

I never knew that.

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electra · 04/08/2008 10:54

After it fell out I used condoms but I had sex the day before it fell out iyswim. The test was negative and the nurse seemed to think it should have shown up as positive by then if I had conceived when it came out.

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Flightputsonahat · 04/08/2008 10:56

It's hard to say really, you could be pg and it just hadn't implanted yet so no HCG...or you might be fine and as suggested on the other thread, it can take a little while for your cycle to return to normal after it comes out.

I would test again, we will hold your hand!

girlnextdoor · 04/08/2008 11:14

It might have been half out for ages- mine almost fell out- I was spotting all the time- and they said it was coming out- apart from the bleeding, I couldn't feel it.

You have really got to another PG est before you down any other route...off to buy it now!

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electra · 04/08/2008 11:15

Thanks for posting that thread btw. I will wait a bit longer and then do another test I suppose if period doesn't show up.

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girlnextdoor · 04/08/2008 11:16

you are putting it off if you are pg and would consider a termination, (sorry if that is uncalled for) then you really need to know asap.

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electra · 04/08/2008 11:27

I know, you're right. Thing is though that my previous pregnancies didn't show up until I was extremely late - I had false negatives with dd1.

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electra · 04/08/2008 21:30

Just tested with Clear Blue. The line is faint but it's deffo positive

I'm in shock....I can't tell anyone about it. I guess I will have to have a termination.

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Flightputsonahat · 04/08/2008 21:59

Oh my goodness - sweetheart, sorry I was not here - what a shock for you.

I felt like that about both mine btw, it can be a shock!

Do you want to talk about what's troubling you? Very glad to listen if so x (I booked terminations both times and then cancelled, never knew what was right, so I shan't judge)

emma1977 · 04/08/2008 22:07

Oh dear. Is it really a disaster for you to be pregnant?

Electra, sorry to be a scaremonger here. If you had a coil in until recently, you need to see someone medical tomorrow to ensure that you get scanned soon. Coils increase the risk of a pregnancy being ectopic.

I hope all goes well.

mamalovesmojitos · 04/08/2008 22:08

oh god sorry electra. you must be so bewildered. contraception is extremely conditional isn't it? if that makes sense.

can you tell your dp?

Flightputsonahat · 04/08/2008 22:08

Electra are you still about pet? I have to put the boys to bed but will be around early tomorrow.

Thinking of you anyways x

mamalovesmojitos · 04/08/2008 22:09

oh god sorry electra. you must be so bewildered. contraception is extremely conditional isn't it? if that makes sense.

can you tell your dp?

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electra · 04/08/2008 22:30

Thanks for the messages. The father would not be a suitable one iyswim. I don't think I'm going to tell him. I have two dds from my marriage.

Trying to pull myself together to see the GP tomorrow.

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