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what can cause delayed menstrual period?

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The list is long: Always check for pregnancy.  Other causes: chronic illness, acute weight changes, endocrine disorders, stress - just to name a few.

Question 2

delayed menstrual period after delivering normal?

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Yes: The period could return in 2-6 weeks or longer.  If you are breast feeding the time might even be longer.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: delayed menstrual period?

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Common: The normal range of a menstrual cycle is 28-32 days.  Generally a cycle is considered delayed if it goes beyond 32 days, however, this must be tempered by the individual's norm.

Question 4

could stress be the cause of a delayed menstrual period?

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Yes: 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 (i.e. Pcos). #1 reason is pregnancy.

Question 5

does hcg injection delayed menstrual period?

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Hcg: Yes HCG administration can delay the menstrual cycle depending on when it is given.  Hcg is the hormone made by the placenta that maintains the corpus luteum, which then makes estrogen and Progesterone to maintain a pregnancy.  So if a HCG injection is given in the late luteal phase it can delay a menstrual cycle.

Question 6

what could case a delayed menstrual period aside from pregnancy?

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Not ovulating: Many are stress related and have a delayed menstruation. If the problem persists, should see a gynecologist to have a proper evaluation. Chronic anovulation for a prolonged period of time is not a good thing and can increase risk of endometrial cancer. Some hereditory condition such as polycystic ovarian syndrome can have long history of chronic anovulation and irregular periods.

Question 7

what usually causes delayed menstrual period aside from pregnancy?

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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

could stress on the job be the cause of a delayed menstrual period?

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Yes: Definitely, but you need an exam , blood work and an ultrasound to r/o other causes. Once those tests have been done and if they are all normal- stress can be the cause.  Try( not easy) for less stress on the job or a new job or more money for all your stress.

Question 9

what are the causes of delayed menstrual period beside from pregnancy?

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So many causes: There are so many possibilities.  The most common is stress.  Periods are regulated by an interaction of the brain, the ovaries and the uterus.  If your brain feels it's not a good time to get pregnant (due to stress for instance), the correct hormones might not get released and you might be late.  Other causes are low body fat, polycystic ovarian syndrome or other hormonal imbalances, tumors, etc.

Question 10

what are the causes of delayed menstrual period aside from pregnancy at 48?

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Menopause: Menopause cand be another reason , endocrine disease, metabolic disease. Thats why a doctor should be able to evaluate you and find out what is going on.

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