Question 1

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 2

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 3

what should i do if i have a late period?

Accepted Answer

Rule out pregnancy: First do a pregnancy test if there is any chance you might be pregnant. If you're not, there are many other hormonal issues that it could be. Sometimes just a change in stress or weight may change the time of your period. See a gynecologist if your period is not coming monthly.

Question 4

what might be some causes of a late period?

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Depends on how late: There is a difference between being later than expected and abnormal. The menstral cycle can very from 21-36 days so whats late to you may be considered normal medically.

Question 5

reasons for late period? what are possible reasons?

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Possible reasons: 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 6

can a late period make you depressed?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Any irregularities in your menstrual cycle can be related to alterations in hormone levels including pregnancy. Hormones play a crucial role in regulating moods as well as other bodily functions due to their effects on the brain and central nervous system.

Question 7

im spotting 2 days after late period?

Accepted Answer

Period: I would think this is likely a period that is a little late.  If you think it might be somehting pregnancy related, you need to check a pregnancy test.

Question 8

can late ovulation cause late period ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The time from ovulation to the next period is usually 12-14 days.  This is the most reliable part of the cycle.  The time before ovulation can be shorter or longer causing the variability in length of cycle.

Question 9

does a late period mean late ovulation?

Accepted Answer

Ovulation: A longer menstrual cycle could mean a longer follicular phase (the time before ovulation) this is variable although usually about 14 days. The luteal phase is the days after ovulation which is constant 12-14 days. It could also indicate that you are not ovulating.

Question 10

is a late period normal after failed ivf?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is due to remaining small follicles may continue grow after egg retrieval. These follicle may continue produce hormones to support your uterine lining, so your period may delayed. Natural cycle ivf or frozen embryo transfer cycles are less likely have delayed period.

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