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I've been celibate for 10 months, why is my period 7 days late? what are some reasons? i also started exercising last week.

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Could be: Could be anovulatory cycle (didn't ovulate), irregular ovulation, either one could be caused by stress, medication use, etc...No alarm, see a doctor if you miss the next period too.

Answered 12/5/2014

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A member asked:

I've been celibate for 10 months, why is my period 7 days late? what are some reasons? i also started exercising last week.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerard Honore answered

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