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A member asked:
Is there any reason for my missed/late period other than pregnancy?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: Not ovulating, medication etc. Must be evaluated if you are not getting period.
Answered 2/12/2014
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Reasons: 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 2/12/2014
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