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Is Delay In Menstruation A Sign Of Pregnancy?
Question: hi, I am a 17 year old girl who has not had her period in over 4 months, I have been experiencing pain in my lower abdomen and having some reddish discharge from my vaginal area. I also have alot of bumbs on my vaginal area as well
Brief Answer:
You may be finally getting your period or be pregnant
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome to HCM.
I hope I can help you today.
If you haven't menstruated for four months and are sexually active, the first thing you need to make sure is that you are not pregnant.
If you are pregnant and are bleeding, you need to see a doctor right away to evaluate if you are having a possible miscarriage.
If you are not pregnant, there are other hormonal abnormalities that can make you miss your period.
Also sudden changes in weight can make you miss your period as well as stress. Once your period begins again after a long time, it usually more painful and heavy than a normal cycle.
Regarding the bumps, they may have nothing to do with your missed periods. Without a description of their size and location, it is difficult to make an evaluation.
So in order to evaluate your situation fully a doctor would need to know your sexual and menstrual history, as well as a physical examination to evaluate the bumps.
I hope this information was helpful and that I was able to answer your question today. If you need anything further please don't hesitate to contact me again.
Best wishes, Dr. Brown
You may be finally getting your period or be pregnant
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome to HCM.
I hope I can help you today.
If you haven't menstruated for four months and are sexually active, the first thing you need to make sure is that you are not pregnant.
If you are pregnant and are bleeding, you need to see a doctor right away to evaluate if you are having a possible miscarriage.
If you are not pregnant, there are other hormonal abnormalities that can make you miss your period.
Also sudden changes in weight can make you miss your period as well as stress. Once your period begins again after a long time, it usually more painful and heavy than a normal cycle.
Regarding the bumps, they may have nothing to do with your missed periods. Without a description of their size and location, it is difficult to make an evaluation.
So in order to evaluate your situation fully a doctor would need to know your sexual and menstrual history, as well as a physical examination to evaluate the bumps.
I hope this information was helpful and that I was able to answer your question today. If you need anything further please don't hesitate to contact me again.
Best wishes, Dr. Brown
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
I am not sexually active, unless touching yourself is being accounted as being sexually active?
Brief Answer:
Only sexual contact with a man with penetration can lead to pregnancy
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
So if pregnancy is not a possibility the most likely reason you are bleeding and having pain now is that you are finally getting your period. If you have missed your menstruation for a few months, when you finally do get it it may be more painful, longer and heavier.
If your cycle continues to be irregular after this, you should see your local physician as there can be some hormonal issues that may be causing the problem.
Regardig the bumps, I might be able to help you if you can tell me exactly where they are, how many there are, if they itch or hurt, what color they are and the size.
Also how long ago you first noticed them and if you have anything similar on the rest of your body.
Thank you, Dr. Brown
Only sexual contact with a man with penetration can lead to pregnancy
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
So if pregnancy is not a possibility the most likely reason you are bleeding and having pain now is that you are finally getting your period. If you have missed your menstruation for a few months, when you finally do get it it may be more painful, longer and heavier.
If your cycle continues to be irregular after this, you should see your local physician as there can be some hormonal issues that may be causing the problem.
Regardig the bumps, I might be able to help you if you can tell me exactly where they are, how many there are, if they itch or hurt, what color they are and the size.
Also how long ago you first noticed them and if you have anything similar on the rest of your body.
Thank you, Dr. Brown
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
bumps are on my lips of the vaginal area and become hard and erputs blood or pus. they do go away however by applying cream upon the bumbs
Brief Answer:
These are blocked pores and medicine to treat acne will help
Detailed Answer:
Thank you this information is helpful.
The condition you have is blocked sweat glands which are similar to acne on your face.
Applying cream that treat acne, and using an antibacterial or acne-fighting soap to wash there will help prevent the bumps.
If you have to pop them, soak the area in warm water first and then after squeezing them out with clean hands, apply antiseptic to the area until it heals.
I hope I was able to clarify my answer and that this information is reassuring.
Take care, Dr. Brown
These are blocked pores and medicine to treat acne will help
Detailed Answer:
Thank you this information is helpful.
The condition you have is blocked sweat glands which are similar to acne on your face.
Applying cream that treat acne, and using an antibacterial or acne-fighting soap to wash there will help prevent the bumps.
If you have to pop them, soak the area in warm water first and then after squeezing them out with clean hands, apply antiseptic to the area until it heals.
I hope I was able to clarify my answer and that this information is reassuring.
Take care, Dr. Brown
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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