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Can late ovulation cause late period ?
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Yes: The time from ovulation to the next period is usually 12-14 days. This is the most reliable part of the cycle. The time before ovulation can be shorter or longer causing the variability in length of cycle.
Answered 3/2/2019
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Yes: 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 is pregnancy.
Answered 12/3/2019
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What causes late ovulation? I ovulated 4 days late and my period came 4 days late and I was a nervous wreck, but is this normal or not? thanx!
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