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Is it possible for mensturation to jump a month while not pregnant?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes, skipping a : Period can occur. 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. #1 reason is pregnancy.

Answered 12/9/2013

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