Question 1

could pill cause period late by some days?

Accepted Answer

Oral contraceptives: May cause menstrual delays by some days.

Question 2

period late by three days last month, early this month by two days, is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Can happen: 26- 35 day cycle is considered normal.

Question 3

41, period late.am i coming on menerpulse pg test negative. 12 days late. 7 feb be 1 month late wot i do if it doesn't arrive i want kids am i to late?

Accepted Answer

Menopause ?: After age 36-40,  periods may become irregular. True menopause is when no more estrogen is produced. When periods become irregular, it is because ovulation may be delayed or absent .  Unless ovulation occurs, there is no true withdrawal bleeding.  Older eggs become refractory to stimulation.

Question 4

late period! help?

Accepted Answer

Pregnant?: Do a pregnancy test. If negative it may be some irregularity due to peri menopause based on your age.
Always best to check with your obgyn.

Question 5

reasons for late period?

Accepted Answer

Any chance of preg?: Pregnancy is the most common cause of a missed period. If not pregnant, other causes of a late or missed period include:  excessive weight loss or weight gain, increased exercising, emotional stress, having an illness, traveling, medicines (especially birth control pills), hormonal disorders, etc…  a visit to one’s ob-gyn doctor is a good idea if symptoms are persistent, recurring, or worrisome.

Question 6

no period
late by 6 days?

Accepted Answer

Take home pregnancy: test.  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 is pregnancy.

Question 7

i am experiencing late period.

Accepted Answer

Some thoughts...: Pregnancy is the most common cause of a missed period. If not pregnant, other causes of a late or missed period include:  excessive weight loss or weight gain, increased exercising, emotional stress, having an illness, traveling, medicines (especially birth control pills), hormonal disorders, etc…  a visit to one’s regular doctor is a good idea if symptoms are persistent, recurring, or worrisome.

Question 8

can a cold cause a late period?

Accepted Answer

Extremely unlikely: I'd consider other causes of a late period.

Question 9

can mild jet lag make period late?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: No specific cause per se but hormonal and gastrointestinal complaints are the most common related to travel and jet lab.

Question 10

how to help your late period start?

Accepted Answer

If you are obese : Weight loss may allow for return of periods.  If you are very inactive – try regular aerobic activity (at least 4 days per week). If you are severely underweight – an ^in bmi may help to restore periods. If you are an endurance athlete – try cutting back on training. If you have polycystic ovary syndrome, metformin may help. Some birth control pills as well as medications like Progesterone or &gt;.

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Late period! help?

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