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Can fasting delay my period

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Not likely: Likely only if a prolonged fast.

Answered 8/26/2012

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes, it's possible.: 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. #1 reason is pregnancy.

Answered 5/8/2020

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