Rule out pregnancy: First do a pregnancy test if there is any chance you might be pregnant. If you're not, there are many other hormonal issues that it could be. Sometimes just a change in stress or weight may change the time of your period. See a gynecologist if your period is not coming monthly.
Answered 12/28/2014
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HPT: Agree w dr. Peters - tanksley. If you are sexually active start w 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 >.
Answered 8/4/2013
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More info: Please provide more information: are your periods regular or irregular? How late are you? Are you sexually active? Are you taking birth control pills?
Answered 12/9/2013
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See your physician: There can be many reasons for missing your period. The most common reason is pregnancy.
Answered 4/25/2013
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