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Late period but then came but lighter then usually?
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OK: This can sometimes be a normal variant to periods. If the periods continue to be erratic and change in consistency, then see the GYN for a routine eval. best wishes.
Answered 10/19/2015
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Late period: 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 10/19/2015
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