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A 17-year-old female asked:

I was suppose to start my period today but i missed it , should i wait the rest of the month to see if it comes or i might be pregnant?

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Dr. Robert Killiananswered

General Practice 29 years experience

Missed Period: The most common reason for a missed period is pregnancy. If you could be pregnant it is time to get a pregnancy test.

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Dr. Martin Morell commented

Rheumatology 30 years experience

Periods could fluctuate by days, specially during episodes od stress.

Mar 11, 2014

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