Is it normal for a 17-year-old girl not to visit her aunt for a month?

It may be normal for a 17-year-old girl to miss her period for a month, or it may be related to factors such as endocrine disorders and polycystic ovary syndrome. The menstrual cycle of adolescent women is not yet completely regular, and occasional delays are common. However, if the menstrual cycle continues to be abnormal, we need to be alert to pathological factors.

In adolescent women, the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis is immature, and the menstrual cycle may become irregular 2 to 3 years after menarche. Excessive mental stress, excessive dieting, strenuous exercise, etc. may interfere with hormone secretion and lead to delayed menstruation. This kind of situation is usually accompanied by weight fluctuations, sleep disorders and other symptoms. It can often recover on its own by adjusting work and rest and eating a balanced diet.

If delayed menstruation is accompanied by worsening acne, increased body hair, or sudden weight gain, you need to consider the possibility of polycystic ovary syndrome. The disease is related to factors such as insulin resistance and excessive androgen, which may affect normal ovulation of the ovaries. Long-term oligomenorrhea may also cause endometrial lesions. It is recommended to confirm the diagnosis through ultrasound examination and six sex hormone tests. Endocrine diseases such as thyroid dysfunction and hyperprolactinemia can also cause similar symptoms and require laboratory testing for identification.

It is recommended to record at least 3 menstrual cycles, maintain 8 hours of sleep a day, and supplement iron-rich foods such as animal liver and dark green vegetables in an appropriate amount. If menstrual disorders occur for three consecutive months, or are accompanied by severe abdominal pain, abnormal bleeding and other symptoms, you should promptly go to the gynecological endocrinology department. If necessary, use progesterone capsules, dydrogesterone tablets and other drugs under the guidance of a doctor to regulate the cycle.