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Can You Be Pregnant and Not Know It?

A number of things could keep a woman from noticing the changes in their body: Fear or stress. The thought of becoming a mother is so stressful for some women that they go into deep denial — so deep that they don’t know they’re pregnant. “Denial is a very powerful defense mechanism, making it possible to talk yourself out of every symptom you may have. The movement in your abdomen is ‘just gas,’…

The absence of menstrual bleeding is known as Amenorrhea. You might have come across the term or its symptoms which include headaches, hair loss, etc.

Now during pregnancy or after menopause, Amenorrhea is quite possible and common, causing you to miss your period.  But if those two aren't the reason, immediate medical help should be your priority.

There is primary as well as a secondary Amenorrhea Girls not menstruating by the age of 16 go through primary Amenorrhea. On the other hand, women missing their period for 3 months after a healthy cycle is secondary Amenorrhea.