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My daughter got her period mar. 2018 but hasn't gotten it since. nothing about her lifestyle changed and she's not pregnant. what's causing the delay?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Unsure: 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 11/19/2018

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