What is the cause of late periods?

Question

please help

Answer 1

Idiot. But, hey, thanks for the 2 points. I love the freebies.

Answer 2

First I'd like to ask just how "late" are we talking here? Either way, there are a few factors that can cause late periods. Stress, an infection of some sort, your body going through some sort of change, or the most common fear is being pregnant. I say that no matter what it might be, make an appointment to go see your doctor.

Answer 3

First and most common cause is pregnancy. If you are sexually active then it would be the first thing that would come to mind. Other causes could be stress or hormonal imbalance. It would be best to consult your doctor especially if you are constantly having this problem.

Answer 4

There are other causes for late periods other than pregnancy. These include:

* breastfeeding;

* stress;

* medications including contraceptives;

* hormonal imbalance;

* polycystic ovarian syndrome;

* malnutrition or anorexia;

* thyroid problems; or

* pituitary tumour (rare).

For these reasons, you should see your doctor if your period is late.

I have attached sources for your reference.

Answer 5

Pregnancy is #1. But other things can cause this too: stress, starting new birth control, getting off birth control, medical issues.

Answer 6

No. 1: Pregnancy
No. 2: Anxiety, stress
No. 3: Malnutrition

There are others, of course, but those are major causes.

Answer 7

pregnancy, stress, fear of being pregnant, anxiety, these are a few things that can cause you to have a late period. good luck

Answer 8

Well, pregnancy is number one, but it is normal for a woman's period to fluctuate from time to time.

Answer 9

Stress, being under or over weight, pregnancy, menopause

Answer 10

Stress, the main thing....

Pregnancy, the second

Answer 11

pregnancy for one, but there are several other things that could also cause it....go to webmd and type it in...