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What are other reasons for missing of menstruation except pregnancy?

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Missing menstruation: There are several other reasons e.g. Prolonged heavy activity with sports etc.E.G. Endocrine problems, ano-ovulatory cycles, hormonal disturbances, surgery. Discuss this with your physician if you are experiencing menstruational changes

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Missed Period: Reasons for missed /late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked weight gain or loss, over-exercise such as in endurance athletes, breast-feeding, stress, illness, eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia), travel, hormone irregularities, drug use, medications (i.e., birth control) or med problem (polycystic ovary syndrome or Asherman’s syndrome. #1 reason is pregnancy.

Answered 3/22/2020

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