I've not had my period for 5 months

I'm getting really concerned lately. I used to get my period every 4 weeks plus/minus one week at max. Then at one point i got my period for 2 weeks straight, followed by getting my period for 6 days, but every 2 weeks instead of 4. In April my period suddenly stopped coming..... I can't pin point exactly why but maybe someone can relate. I will make a doctors appointment soon but I still wanted to asked. Just for some background:

I'm 5ft6, weigh 56kg as of today. 2 month ago i weighed 52-53kg. Idk why the sudden increase in weight.... I've always been around 52kg despite changes in eating habits so....

I joined the gym 8 months ago - then came lockdown.....) I go 3-4 times a week. I only do 15 minute warm up and 45 mins strength training. I used to do my workouts fasted but since 2 weeks, i eat carbs + protein before and after my workout as i heard sometimes exercising can make your period stop due to being under fuelled.

I tracked my calories so see if i was underfuelling, which i was but i still someone gained weight (yes i counted them very accurately for a week)

Most of the weight gain seems to be around my belly..... When i look in the mirror i look 5 month pregnant 😭 and its not just bloating because even in the mornings it's there (although it does get even bigger throughout the day). I've been focusing on my abs more at the gym but it doesn't help.

I'm not sexually active.

Any idea?

Thanks x

I'm getting really concerned lately. I used to get my period every 4 weeks plus/minus one week at max. Then at one point i got my period for 2 weeks straight, followed by getting my period for 6 days, but every 2 weeks instead of 4. In April my period suddenly stopped coming..... I can't pin point exactly why but maybe someone can relate. I will make a doctors appointment soon but I still wanted to asked. Just for some background:

I'm 5ft6, weigh 56kg as of today. 2 month ago i weighed 52-53kg. Idk why the sudden increase in weight.... I've always been around 52kg despite changes in eating habits so....

I joined the gym 8 months ago - then came lockdown.....) I go 3-4 times a week. I only do 15 minute warm up and 45 mins strength training. I used to do my workouts fasted but since 2 weeks, i eat carbs + protein before and after my workout as i heard sometimes exercising can make your period stop due to being under fuelled.

I tracked my calories so see if i was underfuelling, which i was but i still someone gained weight (yes i counted them very accurately for a week)

Most of the weight gain seems to be around my belly..... When i look in the mirror i look 5 month pregnant 😭 and its not just bloating because even in the mornings it's there (although it does get even bigger throughout the day). I've been focusing on my abs more at the gym but it doesn't help.

I'm not sexually active.

Any idea?

Thanks x

Go visit see your GP.

If you are definitely not pregnant, you should probably see a doctor

It could be PCOS. I’ve had about 8 periods in 2 years as I have PCOS. See your GP to rule out anything serious, they may put you on the contraceptive pill to regulate them.

It could be PCOS. I’ve had about 8 periods in 2 years as I have PCOS. See your GP to rule out anything serious, they may put you on the contraceptive pill to regulate them.

You need to definitely see a GP - this is not normal.

Unfortunately, there are always little ways of getting pregnant (through public toilets etc) on the off chance that there was fluid.

I'm not jumping to the conclusion that you're pregnant - but not having a period for 2 months is not normal, let alone 5.

May i ask if it's been like this since you started your period or did you get pcos later?

You need to definitely see a GP - this is not normal.

Unfortunately, there are always little ways of getting pregnant (through public toilets etc) on the off chance that there was fluid.

I'm not jumping to the conclusion that you're pregnant - but not having a period for 2 months is not normal, let alone 5.

You need to definitely see a GP - this is not normal.

Unfortunately, there are always little ways of getting pregnant (through public toilets etc) on the off chance that there was fluid.

I'm not jumping to the conclusion that you're pregnant - but not having a period for 2 months is not normal, let alone 5.

I really don't want to go on the pill though 😢

You need to definitely see a GP - this is not normal.

Unfortunately, there are always little ways of getting pregnant (through public toilets etc) on the off chance that there was fluid.

I'm not jumping to the conclusion that you're pregnant - but not having a period for 2 months is not normal, let alone 5.

I started my periods December 2012. They were consistent and normal. The PCOS symptoms started August 2018... so however long that is. I was 19 then and it is common for PCOS to begin showing late teens/early 20s according to NHS website 😊

The odds of that are zero (yet this is a common myth) unless you're literally rubbing yourself on the toilet seat...which if you are, why?

This sounds like it's likely ovarian cysts or at worst ovarian cancer. I had similar symptoms and turns out I had massive cysts on my ovaries- no reason why, just bad luck. You really need to see a doctor- no one here will be able to tell you why. Really the best way to help this is to get on birth control- if you have concerns about being on birth control, talk to your doctor! It's really not a huge deal. Good luck getting it sorted xx

You don’t have take anything you don’t want to 🙂. What’s important is to check you’re healthy, then discuss your options as necessary. You don’t have to make any rush decisions 😊

I didn’t realise people put their foof on the toilet seat 🤦🏻*♀️only my legs touch the seat!

You need to definitely see a GP - this is not normal.

Unfortunately, there are always little ways of getting pregnant (through public toilets etc) on the off chance that there was fluid.

I'm not jumping to the conclusion that you're pregnant - but not having a period for 2 months is not normal, let alone 5.