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6 ept tests say i am not pregnant. 21 days late on expected period. what is possibly wrong. 19 years old has ovarian cysts dr say not issue what 2 do?

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Polycystic ovarian : Women with multiple ovarian cysts, especially who are obese may have irregular periods. If you are sexually active or do not get your period soon call your gynecologist.

Answered 1/22/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Late period: Reasons for missed /late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked weight gain or loss, over-exercise such as in endurance athletes, breast-feeding, stress, illness, eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia), travel, hormone irregularities, drug use, medications (i.e., birth control) or med problem (polycystic ovary syndrome or Asherman’s syndrome. #1 reason is pregnancy.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Hormonal imbalance: Menstrual irregularities are not uncommon and anovulatory cycle is a common cause. If you miss more than two periods it would be time to see your doctor. If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time. You may consider implanted contraceptive or an IUD. Consult this site for more information on this topic. http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/Pages/causes.aspx Practice safe sex, if you have sex. Get HPV vaccine

Answered 11/28/2017

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