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writes: I've been on a combination contraceptive pill for about 2 years now and my periods stopped 8 months ago. I am sexually active and I tested a number of times and I know I'm not pregnant. I'm not complaining , periods are a pain in the ass, but is this normal? should I go see a doctor?
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reader, BeSimplyTrue  +, writes (17 August 2010):
 It's definitely not normal to miss so many periods in a row. It's good and responsible of you that you've tested to make sure you're not pregnant, but there are a number of other factors that could be causing the lack of periods. My first guess would be PCOS (PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome) but I'm not a doctor and I'd just be guessing wildly anyway.
Definitely make an appointment ASAP and tell your doctor everything, honestly. If you've had any other questionable symptoms, try listing them beforehand so when you go to your appointment you don't forget to mention any.
Also, you may want to consider a full STD screening, if you haven't had one in the past couple of months. It's good to have an STD screening at least once a year, possibly more if you've had a number of partners.
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reader, tennisstar88 +, writes (17 August 2010):
 Did u lose a lot of weight? Or on the rather thin side? Im not being offensive so dont take this the wrong way..but in high school when I was underweight (eating disorder) my period stopped. Then once I went to the doctor and started gaining weight then it came back. One time I was on the shot and I bled for 3 months straight, the gyno just says everyone's body reacts differently. Make an appt with the gyno, something isnt normal there.
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