Birth Control and Menstration

Hi Felicia -

Did they do any blood work to check your TSH/T3/T4 levels? These are the hormone levels for the Thyroid gland. When the thyroid gland production stops or gets very low (hypothyroidism), one of the primary symptoms is the cessation of the monthly period. If the blood work has not been done, I would highly suggest you have it done as soon as possible. There are a number of other symptoms for hypothyroidism - including cold hands/feet, dry skin, weight gain (even while watching your diet), brain fog, irregular heart beat (when the levels get too far off), feeling run down/fatigue, dry hair/hair falling out, voice changes and puffiness in the face or around your eyes. These are just the most common symptoms.

I hope you find the answers you are looking for.

Blessings,

M. M. Ernsberger
Holistic Healthcare Practitioner

I had the same thing happen to me. It was during a stressful time in my life, and I didn't menstruate for almost 2 years. My doctor told me not to worry about it, and it would resolve itself eventually. I didn't try pills or anything. As soon as the stress (and depression) resolved, I started again and have been regular right down to the day since.
Good Luck!

If you are only 25, have already had a child, and not been having regular periods on your own for nearly a year, it suggests that your body is very out of balance with what nature intends - especially since you suggested that you are in a serious relationship with a man. If you are interested in a natural and safer way than pharmaceutical hormones to balance your body's systems while at the same time managing stress levels and weight, you may want to learn about some herbs from the Amazon rain forest. Over the past three years I have studied extensively the benefits of several herbal combinations. One specifically supports female hormonal balance while aiding the body's natural adapotgenic response to stress. It has been shown to regulate menses, provide relief from PMS and aid fertility. It also is excellent for supporting the metabolic system of the body so it helps you use your energy efficiently. If you want more information feel free to contact me.

I don't know about why you haven't gotten your period in the last year, but it is totally normal to not have a period when you're taking birth control. The period is just now building up because of the hormones, I'd take it as a good sign that you're going to have a real period when you stop the pill/take the placebo. Actually when I was on pills I never took the placebo, they are just there to help you remember to take a pill everyday and do nothing else.

I have PCOS (poly cystic ovarian syndrome) and if I wasn't on the pill I would not have periods either. Did your doctor want you to get any blood work done? I would have him check to see if you are insulin resistant. You shouldn't have a period until you take the placebo pills. So, if they have you taking 4 pill packs back to back. Which, incidentally is what I do, you should get you period at the end of all the hormone pills. Hope this helps...and sorry about the delay on my response.

I was on a pill that was supposed to make me only have one period every 3 months. Basically, it's a pack of pills w/out the placebo pills like you are describing. I spotted all of the time while I was on them. I would say something to your doctor but she will probably tell you it is normal.

I have had many ups and downs with my cycle. Stress has a LOT to do with it. I know birth control pills are the best way to get your cycle back on track. The more you worry about it, the more stress you're putting on yourself. Relax. Try praying....works for me.