Lots of things can affect your periods, for instance: certain methods of contraception, other medications (such as anti-depressants), exercising a lot, weight loss, stress and medical conditions like PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), are just some of the reasons periods can stop coming. However, the only way to find out for sure will be to speak with a doctor. If you don’t want to speak with your GP, you can always drop into a local young person’s service, like a Brook Centre, or a local family planning clinic and have a free and confidential chat with a doctor or nurse.

It’s totally normal for girls to have some facial hair, but the amount of hair and its colour varies from woman to woman. For some women it’s a genetic thing, but for others it can be linked to medical conditions such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Another common cause is hormone imbalance - if your body has higher levels of androgens, you may have thicker hair on your face and often around your nipples and abdomen too. It’s really common for women to feel self-conscious about facial hair, when actually no-one else even notices. How you feel is the most important thing and, as you’re finding it embarrassing, the first thing you should do is speak to your GP, so they can explore the reasons why this might be happening. If the doc says there is nothing wrong, then there are lots of ways to deal with unwanted facial hair: some women prefer to bleach the hair on their face, rather than plucking it or using wax, creams or sugar as these can cause redness or rashes making it more likely to draw attention than hide the hair - so tread carefully if you have sensitive skin. Threading works really well with eyebrows, but it also works a treat on other types of facial hair. An expert threader can remove any unwanted facial hair, leaving a smooth surface with no irritation.