Sally00 Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 I know this might sound dumb. But I don't know! Ok... my period can skip a couple months. It's always been doing that. Apparently it's because I'm skinny. People with too much fat have irregular periods... people with not so much fat have irregular periods. Recently my boyfriend has been giving me oral sex (past couple months or so?). He licks there a lot and uh, gave me some orgasms. I've been doing good this year on my period. I haven't skipped any months surprisingly. But this month is the third month I haven't had my period. No, it's not because I'm pregnant. I'm still a virgin. But my question is... can him licking there/receiving oral sex stop me from getting my period?? It just seems like a big coincidence that I was doing good with my period (getting it every month)... till he started, you know. Then again, it could be just that... a coincidence. I just want to know...... THANK YOU VERY MUCH. : )
BareGoddess Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 I would say it's just a coincidence. Have you been eating less? I used to always have that issue. You need to get more fat in your diet I would say. Or even just more calories. Your boyfriend giving you oral sex has nothing to do with the fact that your periods are irregular again.
Buttaflyy Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 No, this can not stop your period. You should see your GYN to find out what the reason is for your missed periods. Are you underweight? If you don't mind what is your age? There are other reasons that may cause you to not have a period.
Tim'sAngel Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 I am neither overweight nor underweight, and I have always had irregular periods. I know how frustrating it can be. I don't think your bf giving you oral is the cause of your period not coming. In fact, for me the opposite is true. If I have any sexual activity right before I'm due for my period, it will bring it on quicker. If you are really concerned, see your Gyno. We really can't diagnose you. Have you seen a Gyno about why you are having so many missed periods? And I know you said you aren't pregnant, but let me just be the one to mention that you don't necessarily have to have sex to get pregnant. If any seman comes into contact with your body fluids then pregnancy is a possibility. Are you on birth control? Taking a good birth control pill could easily help regulate your periods. I know women who are not even sexually active that talk birth control pills just to regulate them. Talk to your Gyno about this!
BareGoddess Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 I do not recommend taking birth controls just to regulate your periods. It's not necessary if you're not having sex. It's a risk you don't need to take. Yes, birth control comes with risk. It's ok if you're irregular because of being thin. Check yourself out just in case but many of us are (or have been) perfetly healthy and normal and are irregular.
Walk Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 I took birth control for years to regulate my period and to lessen the pain they were causing me. I think the "dangers" of birth control are far outweighted by the benefits. As long as you choose the right type for you. So do some research prior to talking to your doctor about it.
Walk Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 Dr. Karpas; Institute for Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine Estrogen causes the endometrial cells to multiply and thicken the endometrium. If this thickening continues without pause the endometrium becomes so swollen that pieces of it can break off and heavy bleeding can occur. Progesterone is the hormone responsible for halting the multiplication of the endometrial cells and maturing the endometrium. With adequate exposure to progesterone, the endometrium will peel off cleanly at the end of a cycle without heavy bleeding. This progesterone induced cyclical sloughing of endometrial tissue is very important as it stops the endometrial cells from becoming cancerous. I was told that without shedding the uterine wall, it can cause serious problems if nothing is done to correct it. There are organizations that give free pap smears and such to women. At the very least, they can do a basic exam and explain where you should go from there. Planned parenthood is one. I've gone there, and my niece has gone there since she was 16. Fee's are based on income.
Outcast Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 The OP has already said that her physician is aware of the situation and that its cause is her low weight. I think people ought to stop playing pseudo physician now.
Buttaflyy Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 The OP has already said that her physician is aware of the situation and that its cause is her low weight. I think people ought to stop playing pseudo physician now. She also thinks that oral sex could have contributed to her missed periods. Irregularity is one thing, but to have missed them for three months is another. It has been repeatedly advised that she should consult her gyno. I think this just proves just how much opinions are like buttholes.
BareGoddess Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 I missed two and three months in a row on a regular basis..also due to being underweight. It never was a health concern. I had a perfectly normal pregnancy in my early 30's and suddenly became regular, for the first time in my life, after the pregnancy. And yes, do research and speak to gyno because I don't agree with the person who said taking the pill is beneficial. I don't agree with that at all and therefore chose to NOT take the pill. I felt it was too big a risk. The missed periods weren't hurting my body.
Walk Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 And yes, do research and speak to gyno because I don't agree with the person who said taking the pill is beneficial. I don't agree with that at all and therefore chose to NOT take the pill. I felt it was too big a risk. The missed periods weren't hurting my body. Why do you feel BP aren't beneficial "at all"? And far too big a risk?
BareGoddess Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 Why do you feel BP aren't beneficial "at all"? And far too big a risk? Because as far as I'm concerned people on Birth Control pills are guinea pigs. Research it. I don't trust anything that messes with the natural order of things in your body. I just don't. If OP is not having periods because of not enough body fat, she's not in any danger. When she gets older and gains fat, it will probably regulate itself as it did for me. Why go on a DRUG to regulate something that is now not a problem.
Walk Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 I don't want to argue the point... I have researched birth control pills and the risks are known. It's been in use since the 1960's and studied. I agree with you to a certain extent, but feel the benefits out weigh the risks. My doctor has expressed concern over my lack of a period because of the increased risk of cancer. I dont' know if that's the case with this person. I didn't say I was qualified to give a pseudo diagnosis on her. Simply stating information that I have. I worry though that this woman will avoid birth control based on one opinion. And because she seems somewhat unclear on how her body works, then it might be more beneficial to her to simply direct her to a doctor then scare her away from it completely. Again... this is completely my opinion based solely on knowledge gained during my life and through my experiences. I recommend that anything posted be researched, and consulted with a doctor.
BareGoddess Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 I don't want to argue the point... I have researched birth control pills and the risks are known. It's been in use since the 1960's and studied. I agree with you to a certain extent, but feel the benefits out weigh the risks. My doctor has expressed concern over my lack of a period because of the increased risk of cancer. I dont' know if that's the case with this person. I didn't say I was qualified to give a pseudo diagnosis on her. Simply stating information that I have. I worry though that this woman will avoid birth control based on one opinion. And because she seems somewhat unclear on how her body works, then it might be more beneficial to her to simply direct her to a doctor then scare her away from it completely. Again... this is completely my opinion based solely on knowledge gained during my life and through my experiences. I recommend that anything posted be researched, and consulted with a doctor. We don't disagree. Yes, she should see a doctor to rule out anything serious. I've done research too and as I've said I'm not convinced that the benefits outweigh the risks. I chose, for the most part, to stay off birth control since there was really no risk to having irregular periods. The OP should talk to her gyno and make her own decision. I see nothing wrong with her hearing two sides of this. She can better make an informed decision this way..one hopes anyway. I echo your thoughts exactly in your last paragraph. We don't disagree there. My opinion is also based on MY experience and on my research regarding "treating" irregular periods or not. I hope OP makes the best decision for herself and her health.
BareGoddess Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 One more thing. I know exactly how long birth control pills have been arond. A while now, yes. But the long term effects are still not completely known. I just didn't want to be a guinea pig for the medical community. Here's an example below. And I can almost guarantee that more facts about the harm from birth control pills will come to light as that first generation taking them, gets older. Again, not worth the risk in my opinion. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=35663 Do the research. I'm sure there are other reputable sources of information out there that will bring the risks to light.
sno Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 I had irreg. periods because I had a dermoid cyst on my ovaries and didn't know it. This is a cyst/tumor formed at birth. I have been having pain for over 1 year and finally in June of this year a gyno. found this cyst. And June 23 I had surgery for this. They had to remove an ovary and falliopean tube. So Im sure this isn't your problem...it could be stress but you may want to be checked out, it I would have had this removed years ago I would still have both my ovaries.
Author Sally00 Posted July 11, 2006 Author Posted July 11, 2006 Thanks guys for your input. I really appreciate it. I was just curious. The coincidence kinda scared me for a bit. Heh. I had told the doctors about this before. They said I should just try to gain more weight. And they even brought up birth control pills. I refused to take those because the risks DO outweight the "benefits". Soo... yeah. Not having a period is nice. Don't get me wrong. My friends think I'm kinda crazy complaining about not having one. But the thing is... not having a period for >3 months is not good. Oh... and sorry "SNO" for what happened to you. It seems like you're doing fine now and I'm glad. Well anyways, thank you so much for your responses.
sno Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 Yeah I am doing really good I still have one ovary so I can have kids....But you better be careful. Not having a period is not ovulating and not ovulating can cause infertility. I don't know if you want kids or not. But if you do you have to be very careful about your female parts. I wish in a way I would have went to many different doctors a year or so ago. But I just put all my trust in one. Do you have any other symptoms? I mean it may not be a cyst it could just be the weight gain. But BC maybe a good idea it reg. your periods. I am not trying to scare you I promise. I just would hate for you to decide you are ready for children like me and then have complications.....go to the doc to see whats wrong again.....and have to have surgery. It is no fun. I have been out of work three weeks now when it could have been just a weekend. He had to cut my stomach open when it would have been able to come though out my belly button. It is alot of things that. Anyways for your future sake I would probably get a second opinion. I mean that is probably what is wrong with you but doctors miss things. I would probably ask for a ultrasound and more test. Just to make sure You have no cyst or anything else wrong.
BareGoddess Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 Sally, I agree with Sno. It couldn't help to get a second opinion. But like I said. You sound exactly like me. I was not regular until AFTER I gave birth at 34. Was irregular my whole life before that. I skipped 2 and sometimes 3 months in a row. My pregnancy was a perfectly normal one and with no complications. I had no problem getting pregnant either. Many athletes have the same problem. Not enough body fat, therefore the irregular cycles. Yes, DO try to gain the weight. I'll bet you become regular then. You'll know with little doubt then that that IS why you're not regular.
Author Sally00 Posted July 11, 2006 Author Posted July 11, 2006 I have a question. Did it seem harder to get pregnant because you had an irregular period?? At 20 and still in college, I don't want to get pregnant. But I mean in the future I do. Yes... I'm going to go get a physical next month. And then I'm going to a gynecologist. So I'll have 2 opinions. Thank you sooo much guys. I really appreciate the help.
BareGoddess Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 I have a question. Did it seem harder to get pregnant because you had an irregular period?? At 20 and still in college, I don't want to get pregnant. But I mean in the future I do. Yes... I'm going to go get a physical next month. And then I'm going to a gynecologist. So I'll have 2 opinions. Thank you sooo much guys. I really appreciate the help. That's good Sally. You're doing all the right things. Now, to answer your question. NO, don't fool yourself into thinking that it's harder to get pregnant because of an irregualr period. Of course, I can't speak for how it will be for you but I had NO trouble getting pregnant at all. And I've always been underweight my whole life. It kind of surprised me but the answer, for me, anyway was no. So don't be fooled into thinking that just because your periods are irregular, you can't easily get pregnant.
sno Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 Listen I am not saying it will be a problem for everyone with irreg. periods but it is a fact irreg periods can cause infertility.....I have done much research on this fact......I am not saying everyone but it can happen All I am saying is Better safe than sorry.
sno Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 Go to the websites and read for yourself. My doctors told me this info but I want you to understand it is serious issue and you need to be regulated for the future. You may not want kids now but Irregular or abnormal ovulation and menstruation accounts for 30% to 40% of all cases of infertility. It doesnt matter if your not having a period due to cyst, std's, beening to skinny or obese, etc etc etc....the fact is if you dont have a period that is reg. it could lead to complications later. http://www.webmd.com/content/article/73/88000.htm [COLOR=#660000]http://www.4woman.gov/faq/infertility.htm#i[/COLOR] http://experts.about.com/q/Infertility-Fertility-2572/Irregular-periods.htm
sno Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 So don't be fooled into thinking that just because your periods are irregular, you can't easily get pregnant. So do your own research, go to different doctors, Dont be fooled into thinking just because someone else had irregular periods and got pregnant, means you can get pregnants so easily also. All I am saying is you cant rely on what has happened to me, her, or anyone else but what happens to you. I hope everything goes ok.
prrthd1 Posted July 12, 2006 Posted July 12, 2006 I just thought I would offer my OPINION since I have worked in an OB/GYN office for seven years. First off, there is no way that oral sex could effect menses. Usually, irregular menses don't signal a major problem or cause any long-term damage. While it is true that some perfectly healthy women experience irregular periods without explanation, in most cases that I have seen, this is a sign of some sort of a problem. If an exam and ultrasounds are done and there are no visible problems, the patient would more than likely be put on birth control to see if this will regulate her (this usually does the trick). If this works, then the problem is more than likely hormonal. If birth control is not successful in regulating the patient, she can stop using it if she wishes and then proceed from there to find a dianosis. There is also such a thing as silent menses, where a woman actually ovulates, but sees little or no bleeding. This sometimes even happens to women who are taking birth control pills. From my experience, most women only want to see a monthly period so that they know they aren't pregnant. If the person is abstinent and/or doesn't want to be placed on birth control pills, she more than likely will have to deal with the irregular bleeding (assuming no problems are found), and hope she regulates eventually. I would suggest a good GYN exam. This is a problem that is usually treated fairly easily.
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