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I'm 20 and never had sex but my period is late. What could it be?

By April 22, 2010 - 12:10pm
 
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I've been getting my period for almost ten years and I have never been good at keep track because it came on so randomly. But it hasn't come on at all and it worries me at first I thought it was a yeast infection but I don't have symptoms. But sometimes when I wipe its white milky stuff and when I looked it up online it sad that it was something that happened before your period, that wasn't the first time it happened but I didn't know it happen before my period. But I still haven't got it. Is there something I can do to bring it on? Or a way to figure out whats wrong? I can't go to my sisters they're all younger than me and my mom is mom and it would be nerve wrecking to tell her and get her all worked up before I even know for sure whats wrong or I'm not overreacting. I'm not the skinniest person but I'm not obese either. This has never happened before. Please help.

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Guide (reply to Anonymous)

Hello Anonymous,

By taking Cytotec when you were not pregnant you caused serious damage to your body.

The pills caused a problem in your menstrual cycle and that is why you have not gotten a period.

You ca not be helped over the internet. You must be seen by a doctor or go to a women's health clinic.

Regards,
Maryann

May 26, 2016 - 8:46am
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Anonymous

Hello i missed my period for 2 months but i never had sex and still a virgin. it's suppose to be in 5/may. my last period was late also for 7 weeks.. but expected my period to bein 5/march but 4/march i spotted a dot of blood on my underwear. can you help me about this??

May 6, 2016 - 10:29am
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Anonymous

Hi I'm 18 and my period is almost 2 months late, I've never had sex or done anything like that! Could worrying about exams and assessments coming up cause it not to come? I'd rather go to the doctor.

April 20, 2016 - 1:14pm
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Anonymous

hi, im 18 years old and never had sex or anything like that. But ive not had a period in nearly 6 weeks... I have been working alot recently and have a massive exam coming up could that be a cause ?? Don't want really want to go to the doctors or speak to anyone about it, can anyone help??

April 9, 2016 - 7:50am
Guide (reply to Anonymous)

Hi Anonymous,

It sounds like your heavy workload and upcoming exam are causing you to really stress out and cause a delay in the start of your period.

During times of high stress, the body produces more of the hormone called cortisol. This triggers the body to shut down non essential functions. The menstrual cycle is one of these functions.

I do not think you need to see a physician at this time. Once exams are over and you have had a chance to relax, your period should start.

Regards,
Maryann

April 11, 2016 - 9:39am
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Anonymous

Hi I'm 18 and have never had sex but my bf has fingered me I don't know if he touch himself tho but he touched my jeans before he went anywhere near me and my period was due on the 9th and I've still not had it and it's now the 15th is there any chance of pregnancy

March 14, 2016 - 9:56am
Guide (reply to Anonymous)

Hi Anonymous,

Have you had your period yet?

Maryann

April 11, 2016 - 9:35am
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Anonymous

Hi, I've recently had sex but have always been protected. My boyfriend always wears a condom and is be sure to put it on the right way. And he always pulls out before finishing. With the month of February it's recently messed with me I usually get my period by the 31st or a few days before... It's already March 5 and I still haven't got it... Any answers?

March 5, 2016 - 2:17pm
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Anonymous

Hi! I am very confused right now since my period has not come yet and i am almost 43 days in my cycle. This is the first time that I missed my mine knowing that I regularly have it monthly (29-35 days).

To make things clear first, I did not have any sexual contact with anyone else. So the option for pregnancy is very unlikely. But I experienced spotting (for what I think is ovulation spotting(?)) in December 25 and expectedly I should have my period in January 8. Then right now I experience PMS like cramps and sore boobs but still there is no period. What should I do? Are there medical issues that I overlooked? Pls help, thank you very much!

January 12, 2016 - 6:57pm
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Anonymous

hi, i am 19 yrs old and i am supposed to have my period on the 28th Dec but i have yet to get it till today but the side of my boobs is sore and my stomach is like bloated for few days already and i keep burping. i swear i never had any sexual intercourse or any sexual thingi ever in my life. why is this so? is my period on its way?

January 5, 2016 - 6:02am
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