Question: Why can someone stay like six months without getting her monthly periods

Jacinta Nzilani answered on 22 Jul 2025:

Hello,
So I will answer you in two parts.
💡 1. First Periods Are Often Irregular and That’s Normal!
When a girl gets her first period (called menarche), her body is still adjusting. The brain (hypothalamus and pituitary gland) and ovaries are learning to work together, and this “hormonal team” takes time to sync!

📌 That means:

Some periods may skip months.

Others may come early or late.

Many early cycles are anovulatory (no egg released), which means no proper hormonal signal to bleed.

❗ 2. But Later in Life, a Missed Period Might Mean… 👀
⏰ Once your cycle becomes regular (usually after 1–2 years), a missed period can be a sign of:

✅ Pregnancy 🤰 – If you’re sexually active, it’s the first thing to check.
✅ Stress 😵‍💫 – Can shut down the hormone signals.
✅ PCOS – A hormonal condition causing irregular cycles.
✅ Thyroid Issues 🦋 – Affects overall hormone balance.
✅ Too Much Exercise / Weight Loss 🏃‍♀️ – Can lower estrogen.
✅ Certain Medications 💊 – Like antidepressants or birth control.

🌸 Early periods can skip around, and that’s totally normal.
But later on, if your period disappears for more than 3 months (and you’re not pregnant), it’s best to see a doctor. 🩺