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A member asked:
Can a cold cause a late period?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Extremely unlikely: I'd consider other causes of a late period.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Doubt - it doesn't: stress the body too much. Reasons for missed/late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked weight ^ or v, over-exercise, endurance athletics, breast-feeding, ^ stress, illness, eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia), anovulatory cycle (no egg released), travel, hormone irregularities, drug use, meds (i.e., birth control) or medical problems (i.e. PCOS). #1 reason is pregnancy.
Answered 5/31/2015
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