Question 1

why is my period always 3 to 5 days late? i mean, my period was supposed to start april 11, but i went walking on april 10 and my period didn't come.

Accepted Answer

This is normal: At 13 yrs of age, your ovulation is still immature till around 20.  Some women ovulate a little later.  Normal cycles are considered between 25-35 days.  So don't worry it is normal.

Question 2

i'm always late on my period, why?

Accepted Answer

I don't know.: 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. #1 reason is pregnancy.

Question 3

i am late on my period what going on

Accepted Answer

Test?: Have you taken a pregnancy test?  If it is negative, sometimes stress will cause your cycle to be late.

Question 4

i m late on my period and so scared?

Accepted Answer

See below: Get a home pregnancy test.  They'll be positive by the time your next period would start.  If it's negative, repeat in 1 week.

Question 5

uhoh. so why am i late for my period?

Accepted Answer

Pregnant? : Could be pregnancy, could be perimenopause..  Could something else. First step - take a home pregnancy test.  If negative see you family doctor or gyn for evaluation of your status.

Question 6

im late for my period what could this be?

Accepted Answer

R/O preg #1: Assuming it is neg could be hormonal imbalance or an ovarian cyst, see your  or a gyn for a workup to determine the cause and then the proper treatment can be given.

Question 7

why are the causes of my period being late?

Accepted Answer

Many: Pregnancy, stress, medication side effects, low body weight, high levels of exercise.Hormonal disturbances such as thyroid disorder, pituitary disorders..., peri menopause or menopause, ovarian cysts, medical conditions........There are too many potential factors.  See a gynecologist for an examination and better diagnosis, .

Question 8

i m late for my period. so am i preggers?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Purchase and perform a home pregnancy test. They don't turn positive until you're about a week late.  If it's negative, repeatit in 1 week.

Question 9

my period 34 days late

Accepted Answer

Get tested: If you are sexually active, do a pregnancy test.  If positive, see a Dr and get started on prenatal care.  If negative, still go see a Dr to get your cycles straightened out.

Question 10

my period is never late?

Accepted Answer

.: While some irregularity in menstrual cycle can be a normal variation, the list of symptoms you mentioned are commonly caused by thyroid dysfunction, polycystic ovarian syndrome, diabetes, and a few other less common things.  You would benefit from following up with a primary care physician and also consider pregnancy testing.

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Why is my period always 3 to 5 days late? i mean, my period was supposed to start april 11, but i went walking on april 10 and my period didn't come.

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I'm always late on my period, why?

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I am late on my period what going on

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I m late on my period and so scared?

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Uhoh. so why am i late for my period?

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Im late for my period what could this be?

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Why are the causes of my period being late?

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I m late for my period. so am i preggers?

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My period 34 days late

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My period is never late?

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