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can a cold make your period late
A 17-year-old female asked:

Dr. Gerard Honore answered
29 years experience Fertility Medicine
Extremely unlikely: I'd consider other causes of a late period.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Doubt - it doesn't: stress the body too much. Reasons for missed/late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked weight ^ or v, over-exercise, endurance athletics, breast- ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:

Dr. Robert Kwok answered
33 years experience Pediatrics
Not yet: In a woman with regular periods, some causes of a late period include: excessive weight loss or weight gain, increased exercising, emotional stress, h ... Read More
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
49 years experience Pathology
Pregnancy test: If you had sex since your last period, Do a home pregnancy test. If the result is negative repeat the test 4-5 days later unless you get a period by t ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:

Dr. David Sneid answered
41 years experience Endocrinology
Unlikely: Unlikely, but no way to tell without knowing what the prescription was.

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Agree w Dr. Sneid: Very doubtful. But if you tell us what the medication is - we can check for reported side effects.
A 18-year-old female asked:
A member asked:

Dr. Robert Fields answered
36 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
No: You should take a pregnancy test if you are sexually active and able to conceive.
A 18-year-old female asked:

Dr. Ralph Boling answered
39 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Irregular timing: of ovulation, is most likely the reason, delayed or absent ovulation will cause you to be late. Pregnancy sounds very unlikely. See your doctor for ... Read More
A 44-year-old member asked:

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
It may well be.: Reasons for missed/late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked weight ^ or v, over-exercise, endurance athletics, breast-feeding, ^ stress, illnes ... Read More
A 21-year-old female asked:

Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered
55 years experience Internal Medicine
Repeat test: Or get blood pregnancy test.
A 43-year-old member asked:

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Late period: Reasons for missed/late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked weight ^ or v, over-exercise, endurance athletics, breast-feeding, ^ stress, illnes ... Read More
A 42-year-old member asked:

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Use of midol: Should not delay your period.
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