Question 1

i am trying to conceive. i got my period late but ovulated early will my next period be early? and when can i do a pregnancy test?

Accepted Answer

Ovulation kit: If you're actively trying to get pregnant - if you don't already know of this product, you can buy an ovulation kit from the drugstore to help you know when you've ovulated and most likely to get pregnant.

Question 2

is it normal that i am having a late period after taking plan b?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Plan b could make you rperiod be a day or two late, probably not much more than that.

Question 3

by taking penicillin can it make your period late the next month?

Accepted Answer

Possibly if on BCP's: Taking antibiotics alters the absorption of birth control pills (the estrogen and progesterone)  through your intestine and consequently if you are on ocp's it indeed can alter your cycle.  If a person is not on birth control pills then it is very unlikely that the penicillin will change your cycle.

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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