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A member asked:

I 4 days late on my period, i haven't done anything sexually and i'm on birth control. should i worry?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

No: Occasionally, mother nature delays periods normally for any number of reasons.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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