A member asked:

My period hasn't started this month and i'm unsure why? i'm 16, do not engage in sexual intercourse and my periods usually occur on time.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Late period: Reasons for missed / late period include: an anovulatory cycle in which no egg is released, marked v or ^ in weight; eating disorder; Over-exercising (endurance athletics), stress, travel, significant illnesses, oral contraceptives & other meds, Illegal drug use, hormone imbalances and medical problems (i.e., PCOS). Pregnancy is #1 reason.

Answered 8/9/2015

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