Question 1

period came late what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Late period: 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. #1 reason is pregnancy.

Question 2

if my period came late last month, will it come late again ?

Accepted Answer

Cycle length: Normal cycle length counts from the first day of bleeding to the next first day of bleeding. Normal cycle length ranges from 21-32 days.

Question 3

my period came late last month will it come at the same time it did last month too?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: This cannot be predicted. Remember a normal cycle is 21-45 days and can last 2-7 days.

Question 4

last month my period came late and i haven't gotten it yet this month and there's still two days left for the month is it normal or no?

Accepted Answer

Not normal...: If you usually have regular periods and now this is anew change from your usual then this is certainly not normal. If you are sexually active the first thing to check for is pregnancy, so get a test ASAP. If not then there may be hormonal variations or abnormalities, infections, stress among others that could be causing this. Try to get evaluated with your GYN provider as soon as possible.

Question 5

period came late two months in a row.i had the same problem last year during this time. rest of the year i have 35 day average cycle. is this concern?

Accepted Answer

Many options: There are multiple options. Hormonal treatments such as birth control pills, Progesterone treatments and the Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud are effective reversible treatments that will help many people. There is also a drug called Lysteda that contains no hormones which will help others. If this is a one time thing monitoring the next few cycles is reasonable. If it happens alot then consider these

Question 6

period came late by a few days and lasted around 4-5 days, could i be pregnant?

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Pregnant?: Possible that you became pregnant if you had unprotected sex.  Do a home pregnancy test to be sure.

Question 7

wife period came late and its thick and brownish...late of 2 weeks....just gave birth 7 months ago?

Accepted Answer

Monitor : Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections &  hormonal changes can cause spotting. If there is a concern for pregnancy then do  a home pregnancy test .  There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. Schedule a visit.

Question 8

i have been getting pains in my chest and my period came late also been feeling really tired and sick the last few weeks what could this be ?

Accepted Answer

See your Physician: You should see your primary care doctor who can do the necessary physical exam and tests to figure out what is going on.  This cluster of symptoms could be caused by many different things, so please make an appointment or go an urgent care center if you cannot get an appointment in a timely manner.  Good luck.

Question 9

if my period came late july 9th and previous period was june 3rd. my cycles are usually 30 days. i had sex 26th of june was i possibly ovulating?

Accepted Answer

14 days before: An easy way to remember ovulation is that it occurs 14 days before your next cycle. If you know how many days between periods then you can calculate an approximate ovulation date.

Question 10

my period came late last month by 4 days which was odd. now this month, it is a week late and still not coming. i took at home preg test but negative.

Accepted Answer

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 a common cause of a missed period, if sexually active)

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Last month my period came late and i haven't gotten it yet this month and there's still two days left for the month is it normal or no?

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Period came late two months in a row.i had the same problem last year during this time. rest of the year i have 35 day average cycle. is this concern?

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Period came late by a few days and lasted around 4-5 days, could i be pregnant?

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Wife period came late and its thick and brownish...late of 2 weeks....just gave birth 7 months ago?

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I have been getting pains in my chest and my period came late also been feeling really tired and sick the last few weeks what could this be ?

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If my period came late july 9th and previous period was june 3rd. my cycles are usually 30 days. i had sex 26th of june was i possibly ovulating?

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My period came late last month by 4 days which was odd. now this month, it is a week late and still not coming. i took at home preg test but negative.

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