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An regular period can turn to irregular? i am 2 days delay.

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Yes: This can happen due to hormonal fluctuations, bc pills and age.

Answered 8/5/2014

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Yes: There are many things that can cause a period to be delayed. Hormonal changes, stress, medications and pregnancy are all possibilities. If you think that you may be pregnant please get a pregnancy test as soon as possible.

Dr Brand agreed

Answered 8/6/2014

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