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A member asked:
Can sickness cause a late period? i am abstinent and have been regularly getting my periods until this one which is 3 days later than my usual cycle.
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Yes - if your body: is stressed enough. 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 5/24/2017
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