Question 1

does a bad case of the flu make your period late?

Accepted Answer

That is possible.: 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 2

i had a late period last month because i was sick with the flu! will my period be on time this month?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It should be on time unless you have other stressors in your life.

Question 3

i've been going through testing to see if i have breast cancer and i've been really stressed and just got over the flu. could this cause a late period?

Accepted Answer

Yes, stress can: Menses can be delayed if you are going through an intense period of stress. But the delay is no more than a few days. So if you do not have menses over a period longer than 2-3 weeks, you should seek consultation with a gynecologist to find the cause.

Question 4

can the flu cause my period to be late?

Accepted Answer

Yes but : If you think you might be pregnant check then check a home pregnancy test. They are cheap, reliable and available  at any pharmacy. Do this before you assume it's anything else

Question 5

i last had sex on 29/2/16 then had my period on 12/3/16for 5 days. i then had the flu starting the 17/3/16 i'm now 4 days late.could i be pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Unplanned unprotected sex with missed period requires that pregnancy be ruled out. To give yourself some reassurance, take a home pregnancy test. it can provide much sought after relief. 
Best wishes
Dr. M

Question 6

can flu vaccine cause late period?

Accepted Answer

Influenza vaccine: should not impact a woman's period.

Question 7

i had the flu yesterday and my period was  3 days late. i got it last night while i was sleeping but the blood is brown with a little red. am i prego?

Accepted Answer

Probably not.: I suggest you take a pregnancy test in about 1 week to be certain.

Question 8

i had the flu yesterday and my period was 3 days late but got it last night while i was sleeping and its brown in color with very little red. pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Probably not, but...: If worried, can test. A urine pregnancy test done correctly gives a reliable result 3 weeks after sex (3 weeks after when conception might have happened). If done sooner, a positive result is likely real, but a negative result may be due to testing too soon, and therefore lead to a repeat test. Otherwise, if a woman gets her next NORMAL regular period, then she is not pregnant.

Question 9

i am a week late for my period i had the flu a week prior for a whole week i have taken tons of pregnant test all negitive no cramp no tendernous!

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Several possibilities, including pregnancy problems such as a tubal/ectopic (out of place) pregnancy than could be serious.  Might also be other problems such as hormonal imbalance (even polycystic ovarian syndrome--pcos).  Best to check it out.

Question 10

i am a week and three days late for my period. had fever for two days and had the flu around the week of missed period.  about four days after my last  period i spotted for a week and in between those four days i had unprotected sex with my boyfriend. i t

Accepted Answer

Relax: Physical illness can cause you to miss your period, followed by spotting.  If it has been at least two weeks since you had unprotected sex, then a urine pregnancy test should be accurate.  If it is negative, relax and see your clinician to start an effective method of contraception.

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Can the flu make your period late

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Does a bad case of the flu make your period late?

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I had a late period last month because i was sick with the flu! will my period be on time this month?

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I've been going through testing to see if i have breast cancer and i've been really stressed and just got over the flu. could this cause a late period?

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Can the flu cause my period to be late?

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I last had sex on 29/2/16 then had my period on 12/3/16for 5 days. i then had the flu starting the 17/3/16 i'm now 4 days late.could i be pregnant?

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Can flu vaccine cause late period?

A member asked:

I had the flu yesterday and my period was 3 days late. i got it last night while i was sleeping but the blood is brown with a little red. am i prego?

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I had the flu yesterday and my period was 3 days late but got it last night while i was sleeping and its brown in color with very little red. pregnant?

A member asked:

I am a week late for my period i had the flu a week prior for a whole week i have taken tons of pregnant test all negitive no cramp no tendernous!

A member asked:

I am a week and three days late for my period. had fever for two days and had the flu around the week of missed period. about four days after my last period i spotted for a week and in between those four days i had unprotected sex with my boyfriend. i t

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