Question 1

what causes delayed menstrual periods in women with normally regular ones?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Stress, anovulation, pregnancy, and perimenopause can be associated with menstrual irregularities.

Question 2

dpes fasting cause delay in periods?

Accepted Answer

A significant fast : May stress the body to the point that the period is delayed.

Question 3

does changing activities causes delay of period? like changing in wake up time.

Accepted Answer

Menses irregular: Many different things can affect the regularity of your periods.  Anything that influences hormonal levels and this can be both physical and psychological changes that produce these.  Do not worry unless grossly abnormal and does not ultimately correct itself.

Question 4

is having a continuous period just as bad as having a delayed one? what are the causes?

Accepted Answer

In some ways, worse: A continuous period can cause anemia over several weeks and usually involves a pathologic cause requiring intervention by the gyn md. A delayed period that eventually "shows up" is only problematic if it doesn't "show at all" and pregnancy is not desired.

Question 5

what are the causes for delayed periods?

Accepted Answer

Pregnant vs others: # 1 on the hit parade list of reasons is pregnancy. There are a host of other reasons from ovarian cysts to endocrine causes such as thyroid dysfunction, if the pregnancy test is negative.

Question 6

what are the causes to a delayed period ?

Accepted Answer

Many: i think you should make an appointment with a gynecologist to get filled in. If you suspect pregnancy test and in 10 days test again. If positive talk to planned parenthood

Question 7

what are causes of a missed or delayed period?

Accepted Answer

Causes: 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 8

what could cause a delayed period?

Accepted Answer

Multiple causes: Delayed cycles are usually due to delayed ovulation.  This is most commonly caused by stress or underlying ovulation disorders.  Pregnancy that is early and not detected is another reason.  If delayed cycles are common for you, then ovulation disorder is likely and you should seek help because aside form fertility these issues also relate to chronic health in various ways and should be addressed.

Question 9

does fingering cause delay in periods?

Accepted Answer

Digital penetration: Should not delay one's period.

Question 10

i have a delayed period. what's the cause?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: Reasons for missed / late period include: an anovulatory cycle in which no egg is released, marked v or ^ in weight; eating disorder; over-exercising (endurance athletics), travel, significant illnesses, oral contraceptives ; other meds, illegal drug use, breast feeding, hormone imbalances and medical problems (i.e., pcos).

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

What causes delays in periods

A member asked:

What causes delayed menstrual periods in women with normally regular ones?

A member asked:

Dpes fasting cause delay in periods?

A member asked:

Does changing activities causes delay of period? like changing in wake up time.

A member asked:

Is having a continuous period just as bad as having a delayed one? what are the causes?

A member asked:

What are the causes for delayed periods?

A member asked:

What are the causes to a delayed period ?

A member asked:

What are causes of a missed or delayed period?

A member asked:

What could cause a delayed period?

A member asked:

Does fingering cause delay in periods?

A member asked:

I have a delayed period. what's the cause?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?