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Am i just starting my period late again for a reason?

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Yes/no: If you have not had sexual contact i'd say no problem.Your cycle needs a little time (a few months) to settle in.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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

Answered 10/20/2015

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Please describe the most likely reason for my period being late?

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