Welcome to EmpowHER and thank you for coming to us with your concern about a late period.
It is not uncommon for a woman's menstrual cycle to vary by a few days from one month to the next. Since the menstrual cycle is regulated by a delicate balance of hormones, any thing that upsets the balance can cause an irregularity.
High levels of cortisol produced during a time of high stress can delay the start of a period. Having the flu, increasing your exercise levels and of course pregnancy can cause a late, and missed period.
Wait at least four or five more days. If your period still has not started, take an early response pregnancy test. Test in the morning using the first urine of the day.
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Hello Anonymous,
Welcome to EmpowHER and thank you for coming to us with your concern about a late period.
It is not uncommon for a woman's menstrual cycle to vary by a few days from one month to the next. Since the menstrual cycle is regulated by a delicate balance of hormones, any thing that upsets the balance can cause an irregularity.
High levels of cortisol produced during a time of high stress can delay the start of a period. Having the flu, increasing your exercise levels and of course pregnancy can cause a late, and missed period.
Wait at least four or five more days. If your period still has not started, take an early response pregnancy test. Test in the morning using the first urine of the day.
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March 31, 2015 - 8:40amMaryann
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