Question 1

what other reasons causing missed periods?

Accepted Answer

: Many possible reasons: pregnancy, stress (both physical from illness and emotional), a chronic disease, significant weight loss or weight gain, thyroid disease, heavy exercise, other hormonal imbalances, and some women are always irregular. So, if all of the above are ruled out, and someone has always been irregular, it can be normal. Also, many women don't have a period every month.

Question 2

i've had several missed periods. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Well -: If you have missed 3 periods would recommend gynecological evaluation. Take care.

Question 3

what are the causes of 2 missed periods if i'm a virgin?

Accepted Answer

Not ovulating: If you don't make an egg then your body might skip a cycle. If it becomes a repetitive issue then go to your gyn and have your hormones checked.

Question 4

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 5

i have two months of missed periods but my tests are coming out negative why?

Accepted Answer

: You should see your ob/gyn doctor and get a blood test to see if you are pregnant. If pregnancy is ruled out, then your ob/gyn doctor can evaluate you to figure out why you are not having periods. Did you have rapid weight changes? Are you intensely exercising? There are many factors to consider, pregnancy being one! Good luck to you!!

Question 6

what is considered a missed period?

Accepted Answer

It never came: In hindsight, a missed period would be a late period that never came (even after waiting 2-3 weeks). Some people use the words "late period" and "missed period" to mean the same thing... so a woman might say she has a missed period if her period is a day or two late. The definition isn't written in stone, and that's probably fine.

Question 7

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 8

what are the risk factors for missed period?

Accepted Answer

Missed periods: 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

missed period for 3/4 months, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

At this point: Would encourage gynecological evaluation to determine cause.

Question 10

what are the signs of pregnacy apart from missed period?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy symptoms: Symptoms of pregnancy (in addition to missed period), fatigue, dizziness, nausea, breast tenderness, vaginal discharge.

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