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A 34-year-old female asked:
can constipation make your period late?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Vahe Yetimyananswered
General Practice 51 years experience
No.: Constipation is more related to the bowels. Your menstrual cycle is usually not associated with bowel habits.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Doubtful: 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.
2.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Diane Minichanswered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
No: Constipation in itself does not make your period late.
2.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Can constipation cause your period to be late?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Neeoo Chinanswered
Fertility Medicine 40 years experience
No: Constipation is more related to the bowels. Your menstrual cycle is usually not associated with bowel habits.
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