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Can a sudden increase in sexual activity delay your period? i'm over 10 days late and have had a negative pregnancy test result (taken 10 days after m

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Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Activity/anxiety: Sexual activity increase will not delay your period, but anxiety over unintended pregnancy or other emotional issue can delay it.

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