Skipping period...

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-03-2003
Skipping period...
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Thu, 09-23-2004 - 7:56am
I've now skipped my period for the third time (but not in a row). Should I be worried?

I'm taking Aviane, and I've been on that for a year and a half. Only in the past 6 months have I begun skipping my period. ...And a note, there's no way I could be pregnant.

I personally wonder if it could be all the running I do; I run about 30 miles a week, but I do eat wholesomely and I take multi-vitamins, so I'm not totally sure.

Thanks.

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Thu, 09-23-2004 - 11:04am
Hi ihsyasylime,

Some women do skip their periods on OCs, so that's a definite possibility. Or you might be experiencing secondary Amenorrhea. If your body mass index is too low and you have too little body fat for your size your body will shut down your cycle and use the resources freed up to sustain other more vital body processes. Or, I suppose – I don’t really know - it might be a combination of the two. I think if I were you I'd talk with my doctor and see what s/he has to say. Let us know how you're doing, ok?

Take care,

      Jill