What's going on with my body?

[sammii_93]

i'm 18 and my period is 2 weeks late i can't be pregnant because i've not had sex recently yet my stomach is starting to bloat and make me look like i am! What's going on?

[purple7263]

If you stomach is looking bloated and you have missed a period, you could be pregnant. Obviously if you aren't sexually active that isn't a concern but you didn't specify. If so you may just have hormonal issues or another reason causing the irregular periods. I'm 20 and have been on birth control ever since just turning 16 because my periods were consistent and very heavy with cramping and making me sick, despite still never being sexually active. Get a pregnancy test if you need one, if it is negative, talk to your gynecologist about what they can do! Hope this helps :]

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
If you had unprotected sex in your last cycle—ie since the last period, then yes, you can be pregnant. So, if you have missed the periods, take a pregnancy test and see. Other causes of delayed or missed periods include stress whether emotional or physical, hypothyroidism, polycystic disease of the ovary, pituitary tumors secreting prolactin, anemia and poor diet, hormonal imbalance, unexplained or sudden weight gain or weight loss. You will need to consult a gynecologist for this. Take care!