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Can exercising cause a late period and if so how late?

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Maybe: Heavy exercise can cause a late period. How long it can be delayed varies from a few days to months. I recommend decreasing the activity, make sure you have increase your body fat. If there is no period after a month you should see your pcp because it can be from other reasons such as thyroid, prolactin, etc.

Answered 7/24/2012

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Endurance athletes w: Very low body fat, women who are over-exercising (esp with weight loss) or acute, marked ^ in exercise can cause late periods of variable duration.

Answered 2/12/2014

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