Question 1

can low iron in the body cause missed period?

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No: Missing a period, means less blood loss which usually will cause less iron depletion. However in cases of severe malnutrition, such as seen with anorexia, a woman can stop menstruation and have low iron but it is not the cause. If your periods are less frequent and flow is not heavy, your doctor should check for other causes of low iron.

Question 2

can low blood cause missed period?

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Anemia: Can low blood cause missed period? I believe what you are refering is if having low hemoglobin level can cause a missed period. The body can sense that there is a low level of hemoglobin and hematocrit (blood components) and might cause a delay in your period to replenish itself. However dont rely on this and if missed period consider pregnancy or other medical condition. See your obgyn.

Question 3

can you please list the common causes of skipped or missed periods?

Accepted Answer

Ovulation: Irregular and missed periods happen due to irregular or missed ovulations.

Question 4

can nortrel cause missed periods?

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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 5

what is the cause of my missed period?

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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 6

what are the causes for a missed period?

Accepted Answer

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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