Question 1

skipped a period, now this one was early light but clots when i pee. is that normal after a skipped period. no sex before the skipped either.

Accepted Answer

Normal variation: This will vary with age and hormone level fluctuations. If bleeding becomes severe, consult your GYN.

Question 2

how to skip a period naturally?

Accepted Answer

Naturally?: Naturally? There is really none. Some oral contraceptives can impact number of periods.

Question 3

how common is it to skip a period?

Accepted Answer

Possible causes: 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 4

is it bad to skip a period for two months?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Do a pregnancy test for this is the most likely reason. It is not uncommon to miss a period. Need to see a OB doctor.

Question 5

is it possible for you to skip a period while your onbirth control? i'm on the patch.

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is possible.: The contraceptive patch contains powerful synthetic Estrogens and progestogens, on purpose distorting the normal physiology of the menstrual cycle, for the desired effect of avoiding gestation.
Ovulation is not taking place, the cervical mucus thickens and the  uterine lining is thinning out
so much, to the point where there is no withdrawal bleeding when you remove the patch.

Question 6

how can you skip a period on nuvaring?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: Just like with the pill, you can skip the week off and just replace the ring with the next one.  If you experience breakthrough bleeding, then take a week off and start again.  Remember, the NuvaRing does not offer 100% protection from pregnancy and it does not protect against std's.  You already know that I am sure!

Question 7

if you bleed during your first time do you skip a period?

Accepted Answer

Hymen: Assuming you mean your first sexual experience..., the hymen-a membrane that surrounds or partially covers the external vaginal opening-located somewhat directly inside the vaginal opening. It forms part of the vulva, or external genitalia, can be ruptured with the first penetration of intercourse, and would cause the bleeding.  The period is not affected in any way by this.

Question 8

is it possible for a woman to ovulate but then skip a period?

Accepted Answer

If she conceives: Two weeks after ovulation a women will have a period unless she conceives, almost without exception.

Question 9

are there any ways to skip a period because of high stress levels?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any source of stress whether physical, emotional or psychological, can delay your period. You may skip a period completely and then start a new cycle a month later. If you are not using any method of birth control or if there is any chance of pregnancy, please see your doctor.

Question 10

if i skip a period can i still get pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Unprotected inercourse can lead to a pregnancy at any  time. Missing or irregular periods are no protection against a  pregnancy.

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