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What are various reasons for having late or missed periods- but you're 100% positive you're not pregnant. ?

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Missed period: Lots of things can cause women to miss or have a late period: Stress, illness, medicines, hormonal fluctuations, rapid weight loss. If it becomes a recurring problem then it's best to get checked out by your doctor.

Answered 12/20/2016

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Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Stress, weight loss.: It is not uncommon for young women to have occasional changes in their menstrual cycle. Next to pregnancy, stress is a common cause of missed periods. Other reasons include weight loss, excessive exercise, & illness. Do you have a reason to be concerned? - Unprotected sex since last menstrual period?

Answered 12/20/2016

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