life help: I’m in my late 20’s and have had normal, regular periods all my life.

helpingmehelpyou

I’m in my late 20’s and have had normal, regular periods all my life.

About 6 months ago, I stopped having them, though, and now I’m getting spotting in the middle of my cycle. I’m on the pill and have taken pregnancy tests which are negative. I can’t go to my OB as I don’t have health insurance right now. Does anyone have any ideas about what this could be? The only thing I’ve found is excessive exercise, which I don’t do, and excessive stress, but that only stops it for

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Mas1st 447 #
An Unknown Location | 5 months, 3 weeks ago (10 minutes after post)

OK excessive exercise may have reduced your body fat to a level where you cannot menstruate. Stress can do this too. Have you ever had a smear test and are there any Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinics in your area that will give you a smear for free. Sounds very much like you have over-exercised though - no body fat no ovulation

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An Unknown Location | 5 months, 3 weeks ago (11 minutes after post)

Sorry I dont mean you’ve over-exercised I mean you dont have enough fat

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An Unknown Location | 5 months, 3 weeks ago (12 minutes after post)

Do you have a family history of thyroid problems?

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An Unknown Location | 5 months, 3 weeks ago (12 minutes after post)

Another thing is you may be on too strong a level of contraceptive pill - try changing the brand

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An Undisclosed Location | 5 months, 3 weeks ago (14 minutes after post)

My body fat is normal (21%), and all of my previous paps and tests have come back normal.

My mom was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I was tested about a year ago, and my levels were normal. Maybe I can get this rechecked when I have insurance…

Also, the pill I’m taking has been the same for the last 8 years…

:) Thanks for the suggestions!

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An Unknown Location | 5 months, 3 weeks ago (26 minutes after post)

Thyroid problems are notoriously difficult to diagnose until they are established. Maybe you should consider giving yourself a complete break from the pill for about 3-6 months and let your hormones settle down. It;s not a big sacrifice as there are some people that the pill does not work for and it can take a few years to show up. dont go endangering your future fertility - just use a condom for a while and let nature restore the balance

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