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When is a period considered late?
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It depends: It depends on how long your cycles normally are. Most women have a 28 day cycle.
Answered 11/11/2014
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Late: If you have regular periods and it does not come on the anticipated day (depending on menstrual cycle length).
Answered 10/21/2015
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Yes: If your cycle consists of a certain number of days and you don't get you period during that time then you are late.
Answered 1/5/2013
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