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Late period but not pregnant what could the problem be?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Know your options : The cause of the late periods is not something we can always answer. There are lots of treatment options you can discuss with your doctor. A late period from time to time is not unusual. Some benefit from birth control pills, patch or nuvaring. Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud can stop your period in some cases.

Answered 5/27/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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 (i.e. PCOS). #1 reason is pregnancy.

Answered 5/28/2015

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