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A member asked:

Period is 5 days late. i've been late for past 6 mnths. sex usually helps me 2 start. this time it didn't help i still haven't started. whats goin on?

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Dr. Cathleen London answered

Longer cycle: If you are sure you are not pregnant then you are just having a longer cycle.

Dr Mendizabal agreed

Answered 2/26/2014

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