Question 1

what could cause a delayed period?

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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 2

stop taking metformin can cause delayed period?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: I may cause interruptions in you cycle.

Question 3

can heavy drinking cause you to have a delayed period?

Accepted Answer

Delayed Period: If you are a heavy drinker with liver damage, then yes since your metabolism of hormones is affected and this can make you have irregular periods. A drinking binge will not have the same effects.

Question 4

what are the causes to a delayed period ?

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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 5

period was to come feb10 even today still didn't come and did a home pregnacy test it's negative what could possibly be the cause of delayed period?

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Many causes: There are many causes for a delayed menstrual period. There is some normal variation in cycle length. If you have been having unprotected intercourse, I'd suggest starting by repeating the pregnancy test 3-5 days after the first if your period still hasn't started. If it is still negative, then look into other things like stress, changes in diet, exercise, or weight, thyroid disease, or diabetes.

Question 6

could the plan b pill cause delayed period and cramps for 2 weeks?

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Pregnancy possible: The possibility exists.  If you are one week late and still haven't had your menses, you should perform a home pregnancy test.

Question 7

could my morning after pill be the cause of a skipped/delayed period?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Irregular bleeding after taking a morning-after pill, like Plan B or ella, (ulipristal acetate) is somewhat common. Some women get spotting or bleeding before the next period. Women may also have a heavier or lighter next period, or a period that is early or late. A urine pregnancy test can be done 10-14 days after taking a morning-after pill, to be sure the pill worked.

Question 8

please tell me what can cause a delayed period?

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Delayed Period: 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 9

can having an uti/taking azo maximum strength cause a delayed period?

Accepted Answer

No,: no change in periods from this at all. Irregular ovulation, hormone medications, or pregnancy, are the more likely reasons for delays in period flow.

Question 10

i'm on semester break and enjoying my life. other than stress and pregnancy, what could cause you to have a delayed period?

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Several possible: Answers to that question.  Most likely something is off in the hormones.  If the thyroid or prolactin are off, if eating too much soy, if losing or gaining weight.  All these things can change the hormones which then prevents ovulation which then makes a woman be late for or miss a period.

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