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If i started to work out heavily for about a week, three weeks prior to when my period should start, could it delay my period? if so, for how long?

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Dr. Kevin Considine answered

Yes: Working out hard --especially coupled with a thin or low fat body can often result in delay or stopping period see your doctor if this persists.

Answered 7/11/2013

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A member asked:

If i started to work out heavily for about a week, three weeks prior to when my period should start, could it delay my period? if so, for how long?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kevin Considine answered

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