A member asked:

My girlfriend has been really stressed out and has started running a lot more. could these be factors of why her period is late?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Extreme running: can even stop periods. It can also be a form of anorexia. Everything in moderation. The very best to you both. Peace and good health Please see doc and or mental health professional.

Answered 5/28/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly: Reasons for missed /late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked weight gain or loss, over-exercise such as in endurance athletes, breast-feeding, stress, illness, eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia), travel, hormone irregularities, drug use, medications (i.e., birth control) or med problem (polycystic ovary syndrome or Asherman’s syndrome. #1 reason for missed period is pregnancy.

Answered 5/28/2017

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