Q Please answer this asap! Thanks? Im 15 and havent gotten my period yet and the doctor is going to give me a pap smear because of it? And i got blood taken today and have to do it again in the morning by fasting. I think theyre testing for diabetes im not sure but can diabetes cause you to get your period late or not at all?. And what is the purpose of the pap smear?
Hello. If you have family history of delayed menarche and/or have adequate secondary sexual development (breast growth, pubic hair etc), you need not worry much. Main causes of delayed menarche are hypogonadism, malnutrition, other systemic disorder like thyroid imbalance, diabetes, etc. A blood screen and sonography will help to evaluate the cause for delay in menses. Until you did not get confirm about anything don~t assume anything. Pap smear is usually not advisable in girls your age unless you are sexually active. You may want your parents to clarify with the doctor in this regard.