Dr Girl/Dr Kate Q&A

As always, the lovely Dr Kate is in the house ready and waiting to answer all your medical concerns. This month she discusses the problem of over-produced prostaglandins and the dreaded period pain!

Dr Kate specialises in women's reproductive health and is a representative of MSIA - Marie Stopes International Australia. As the resident doctor at FEMAIL, she is here to advise and answer all your medical queries.

MSIA is part of the http://www.mariestopes.org.au Marie Stopes International partnership which works in 39 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Europe. Collectively they are a movement advocating for reproductive rights and providing services that improve and save peoples lives, making a real difference. Marie Stopes in Australia, plays a pivotal role in facilitating this within the Asia Pacific region.

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Dear Doctor



Dear First-timer,

The fact that you have had one period is reassuring, and it is common that when you first get your period that it can be irregular for 2-3 years because there are often cycles without ovulation. Factors relating to hormones, weight, dietary changes and emotional stress can all cause your period to stop - and of course pregnancy can also. I would recommend you see your doctor, as although this is likely to be normal, she will be able to reassure you that there is no other reason why you may not have had your period.