Question 1

i have all the symptoms of endometriosis so i think i have it. can it cause missed periods?

Accepted Answer

No: Endometriosis doers not change the regularity fo your cycles; howvbere, if 47 years is your correct age that could explain it.

Question 2

doctors think i have endometriosis. missed periods, sharp pain during period, severe cramps. wary of birth control. other options besides bc or iud?

Accepted Answer

Hormones or surgery: Endometriosis is a condition where the cells that line the inside of the uterus are in the wrong place such as on pelvic surfaces;  every month these areas menstruate and this causes pain.  Endometriosis is stimulated by estrogen so turning off your own estrogen will temporarily help: pills or hormone shots etc.  The only way however to really get rid of it is to remove it laparoscopically.

Question 3

can nortrel cause missed periods?

Accepted Answer

Nortrel: Any medication conatining Progesterone and estrogen can delay your period. They are components of oral contraceptives and can cause this effect. Always consider pregnancy even thoug taking any hormonal therapy if missed period or any other medical condition.

Question 4

what is the cause of my missed period?

Accepted Answer

Possible causes: Reasons for missed/late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked  weight ^ or v, over-exercise, endurance athletics, breast-feeding, ^ stress, illness, eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia), anovulatory cycle (no egg released), travel, hormone irregularities, drug use, meds (i.e., birth control) or medical problems (polycystic ovary syndrome or asherman’s syndrome). #1 reason is pregnancy.

Question 5

what are the causes for a missed period?

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Anovulation: If you missed a period and your pregnancy test came back negative, then you most likely had an anovulatory cycle, meaning your ovaries didn't release an egg. This happens from time to time but if consistent, see your doctor because you may have a hormonal imbalance. Consider a birth control consultation to regulate your periods and avoid unplanned pregnancy.

Question 6

what could my missed period be the cause of?

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Some thoughts...: In a woman with regular periods, some causes of a late period include: excessive weight loss or weight gain, increased exercising, emotional stress, having an illness, traveling, medicines (like birth control pills), hormonal imbalances, etc…  Seeing a doctor is a good idea if symptoms are persistent, recurring, or worrisome. Pregnancy is the common cause of a missed period, if sexually active.

Question 7

what might be some causes of a missed period?

Accepted Answer

Missed period.: Reasons for missed /late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked  weight gain or loss, over-exercise such as in endurance athletes, breast-feeding,  stress, illness, eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia), travel, hormone irregularities, drug use, medications (i.e., birth control) or med  problem(polycystic ovary syndrome or asherman’s syndrome. #1 reason for missed period is pregnancy.

Question 8

what are the causes of a missed period of 11 days?

Accepted Answer

Possibilities: Reasons for missed/late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked  weight ^ or v, over-exercise, endurance athletics, breast-feeding, ^ stress, illness, eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia), anovulatory cycle (no egg released), travel, hormone irregularities, drug use, meds (i.e., birth control) or medical problems (polycystic ovary syndrome or asherman’s syndrome). #1 reason is pregnancy.

Question 9

what could cause a missed period the second ever cycle?

Accepted Answer

Maybe normal.: Many young women have very irregular cycles when they first start having them.  It may take 1-2  years before they become regular. You may only have a few cycles the first year.  However, if you are sexually active you need to check a pregnancy test.

Question 10

missed period... no sex in past nine months what could be the cause ?

Accepted Answer

Missed period: Hi, too many causes including stress, heavy exercise, excessive weight loss, some medications including birth control pills, hormonal imbalance, polycystic ovaries among other causes.

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