Extreme bloating, weight gain, bad skin – period?
Extreme bloating, weight gain, bad skin- is it because of my period?
It’s been 6 weeks since I got my last period. Since then, I’ve moved to a different country, started a new job, and went through many weeks of stress trying to adjust to a new environment (both at home and at work). I’m thinking these are reasons why I haven’t gotten my period yet.
So I’ve had excessive weight gain: when I do not tense my stomach, it bulges out so I look 6 months pregnant, my legs jiggle when I touch them, even my face is slightly bloated. Also, my skin has been breaking out like crazy, even though I’m 27.
I went to the gyno, and the dr. said I should get my period soon and gave me a prescription for Yasmin, ran some tests, and said to come back if I haven’t gotten my period yet or if it worsens, although he did say going on Yasmin could help all my symptoms.
I’m just concerned that this may be a more serious health problem or if these symptoms/delayed period is normal? Any thoughts or suggestions?
Best Answer
This sounds relatively normal, especially as you are stressed and probably aren’t sleeping/eating properly. If you don’t come right in two weeks’ time, see your doctor again