A member asked:

My period is late and i haven't had intercourse latly what could be wrong?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Kevin Brown answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Menses: Irregular menses may occur for a variety of reasons including medical conditions, pregnancy, hormone imbalance, pcos, stress, etc. The answer requires eval by your provider.

Answered 10/21/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Late period: Reasons for missed/late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked weight ^ or v, over-exercise, endurance athletics, breast-feeding, ^ stress, illness, eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia), anovulatory cycle (no egg released), travel, hormone irregularities, drug use, meds (i.e., birth control) or medical problems (i.e. PCOS). #1 reason is pregnancy.

Answered 10/22/2015

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