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What can cause your period to be late besides pregnancy? i'm on birth control and i've already had a period since the last time i had protected sex.
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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, breast feeding, hormone imbalances and medical problems (i.e., PCOS). Pregnancy is #1 reason.
Answered 5/18/2017
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