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How typical is it to get delayed periods once you start having sexual intercourse?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: The act of having vaginal intercourse should not change your menstrual cycle. Pregnancy is one cause of a delayed period that can occur when one is sexually active.

Answered 5/31/2013

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