Advice - I'm late :`(

[Karen]

A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse who has extra training in the diagnosis and treatment of common medical problems. Often, a nurse practitioner has the all knowledge needed to help someone, and if they do not, they then refer you to a physician, or have one that's also part of that practice see you.

[3Catcondo]

In my early twenties, I stopped having periods for about 4 mos. I took home pregnancy tests which were negative, so I made an appt w/ my gyno. They did a blood test and it was negative, so she put me on meds to make me start my period again. Never pinpointed why mine stopped in the first place. So it could be just a thing. I wouldn't worry just yet.

[jennielynn1970]

I've been irregular since my teens. Missing 2, 3 and yes, even up to 9 months of my period. The longest was almost 2 years. I didn't go to the gyno regularly, which is my fault, but to me it was great not having my period, lol.

I've had some scares where I thought I might have been pregnant, but all tests came back negative, even at the doctor's office. I'd definitely ask them to run more tests if they can't figure out why you didn't have your period and you are not pregnant. For me, I was diagnosed as having amenorrhea, or something.... I don't ovulate. They said I'll probably never have kids, and at this point, I'm almost 40, that's fine by me. I'd love to have kids, don't get me wrong, but it's ok if I don't.

When I did go to the gyno, I did see the certified registered nurse practitioner. I also see one at my regular doctor's office. I like them very much and would recommend using one if you cannot find a doctor to your liking.

[Andie]

I've had a hormone imbalance since I was 16 which I've been reassured will correct itself. I can go all year without having a period or I'll have one a year. Which is as wonderful as it's sounds. I'd see the first doctor you feel comfortable with ASAP.

[catnapper]

They probably asked to see your regular doctor because there are soooo many things to throw your cycle out of whack. Stress. Weight gain (or loss). Hormones. Illness. Not everything has to be related to the "female parts" to make you late. Its just as likely to be something completely different, but affects your cycle.

Glad the test came back negative. Its ok to miss a month - its not ok to ignore it. Find a doctor ASAP to figure out why you missed. I always had irregular cycles but always knew why, so when months went by and I didn't have a period, I didn't worry. Like Jenn, I enjoyed being free!

[Catty1]

Here's a link from the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons - the Find a Physician page. You don't need the name, of course...try this.

http://www.cpso.on.ca/docsearch/

Nurse Practitioner clinics in ON (they just started this year):

http://www.npao.org/regions.aspx

And....a bunch of pregnancy clinics in Toronto:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?client=fi...sults&resnum=1

Take care of yourself!

[emily_the_spoiled]

If nothing else you should probably take a folic acid tablet every day (they are inexpensive and you can buy them at your local pharmac). IF you are pregnant folic acid is extremely important for the development of a babies brain and nervous system. Unfortunately this generally happens in the first 3 months when most women do not realize they are pregnant. (And if you do take them and you are not pregnant there are few sides effects that you need to worry about.)

[king2005]

Here's a link from the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons - the Find a Physician page. You don't need the name, of course...try this.

http://www.cpso.on.ca/docsearch/

Nurse Practitioner clinics in ON (they just started this year):

http://www.npao.org/regions.aspx

And....a bunch of pregnancy clinics in Toronto:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?client=fi...sults&resnum=1

Take care of yourself!

Awesome thank you!

That also explains why I've never heard of them, new.