A member asked:

My last period started on 8/15 but it's 9/18 and i don't have it yet. am i pregnant?

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Pregnancy possible: The possibility exists. If you are one week late and still haven't had your menses, you should perform a home pregnancy test. If it is negative, repeat in one week.

Answered 10/29/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Uncertain: Take a home pregnancy test. 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 10/31/2015

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