Missed Period
treatments submit a link
Regulate your period
Healthy Women
Birth control pills might be prescribed if you frequently miss your period. Talk to your doctor and see if the pill is right for you.
symptoms submit a link
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) quiz
PCOS Assoc.
Some women who miss their periods have multiple cysts on their ovaries or PCOS. Take the quiz to see if you're at risk.
Female athlete triad disorder
Kids Health
Missing periods, eating disorders and osteoporosis are the three elements that make up the female athlete triad disorder. Do you know someone at risk?
All about menopause
NAMS
Every woman experiences menopause differently, but missing periods is one sign of things to come. Look to these comprehensive questions and answers about menopause.
You might be pregnant
Women's Health Questions
A missed period is usually the first sign that you're pregnant. Break out the sparkling cider and celebrate the new life growing inside you.
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Too much prolactin
NIDDK
Prolactinoma is the most common type of pituitary tumor that can cause women to miss their period. Find answers to your questions about this benign tumor.
Medication might be the culprit
Quality Health
Certain medications, such as steroids and anticoagulants, can cause missed periods. Ask your doctor about the medicine you take and menstrual health.
Obesity and your health
Illumistream
Many obese women miss their period and have trouble conceiving. Video explains the many health problems associated with being overweight.
Ectopic pregnancy information
Discovery Health
You might miss your period when you experience an ectopic pregnancy. Video explains the dangers of this type of pregnancy.
Where's your monthly visitor?
Medicine Net
There are several reasons a woman might miss her period, including smoking and weight gain. Find out other causes here.

