A member asked:

I'm 4 days late for periods? does that mean i could be pregnant?my last periods were september 19 n was suppose get them 17 october?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly: 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, breast feeding, hormone imbalances and medical problems (i.e., PCOS). Pregnancy is #1 reason.

Answered 10/20/2015

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