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I'm 20 and never had sex but my period is late. What could it be?

By April 22, 2010 - 12:10pm
 
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I've been getting my period for almost ten years and I have never been good at keep track because it came on so randomly. But it hasn't come on at all and it worries me at first I thought it was a yeast infection but I don't have symptoms. But sometimes when I wipe its white milky stuff and when I looked it up online it sad that it was something that happened before your period, that wasn't the first time it happened but I didn't know it happen before my period. But I still haven't got it. Is there something I can do to bring it on? Or a way to figure out whats wrong? I can't go to my sisters they're all younger than me and my mom is mom and it would be nerve wrecking to tell her and get her all worked up before I even know for sure whats wrong or I'm not overreacting. I'm not the skinniest person but I'm not obese either. This has never happened before. Please help.

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Anonymous

I have the same case as mentioned above. Also from the past 4-5 months i have been noticing tremendous hair fall and also gaining weight. But i did get my period last month. This month it should have come by 2nd oct but its 9th today and yet no signs . i have never had sex ever .

October 8, 2016 - 4:39pm
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Anonymous

Hi I got my period last month but I never have sex an this month I don't see it what's wrong

September 27, 2016 - 11:16am
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Anonymous

I'm 19, and I have never had vaginally sex, but I've had oral sex and then my boyfriend has finger ed me. I'm also a freshman in college, so maybe the stress of all this change is getting to me,but confused as to why I'm a week late this month. My cycle is usually 28-32 days . I'm on day 38. Thanks for your help

September 26, 2016 - 10:20pm
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Anonymous

Hi I was 1 week late with my period, than it came light and just when i wiped, had no sex just fingering, what could it be?

September 26, 2016 - 6:11am
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Anonymous

I'm 17, I had a regular period last month, but now I'm a few days late and I took a test and it was negative. I excersize everyday, I'm super stressed, and I only eat about a meal and a half a day. My period has always been a few days on and off here and there but it's later then normal. What should I do?

September 17, 2016 - 10:11pm
Guide (reply to Anonymous)

Hello Anonymous,

Start with your eating habits. If you do not like to eat three meals a day, consider five small but healthy meals instead. Fruit or vegetables cut up make a good mid day snack.

Next, work on reducing your stress levels. Listening to calming music, taking a leisurely walk and meditation may help.

Regards,
Maryann

September 19, 2016 - 9:28am
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Anonymous

Hello! I'm 18. I'm sexually active but haven't had sex in 2 months. My last two periods did come. It's obvious I'm not pregnant. But lately it comes either late or early. Right now it's 6 days late. What do I do?

September 13, 2016 - 4:25am
Guide (reply to Anonymous)

Hello Anonymous,

How long have you been menstruating? In the beginning, as hormone levels adjust, your menstrual cycle can be irregular. In time, the menstrual cycle will become regular.

However, for some women, their mentrual cycles will be irregular for life.

The menstrual cycle is regulated by a precise balance of hormones. You could schedule an appointment with a gynecologist. Blood tests to check hormone levels and a physical exam could provide an answer.

If considered appropriate for you, the gynecologist can prescribe oral contraceptives to help regular your menstrual cycle. Protection against an unwanted pregnancy is an added bonus.

Regards,
Maryann

September 13, 2016 - 8:37am
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Anonymous

I had PROTECTED sex 3 times this month. Each time I make sure my boyfriend cleans his urethra out and doesn't jerk off prior. We even pull out when using a condom and I finish him with my hand or something. My period is now a week late. I have been stressing because I just started my senior year so applying is stressful. Also the stress of a missed period and making sure bills get paid is really getting to me. Maybe I'm late due to stress, I don't know.

September 11, 2016 - 9:51am
Guide (reply to Anonymous)

Hello Anonymous,

I think stress is the reason your period is late. Do your best to relax and it will come.

Regards,
Maryann

September 12, 2016 - 9:50am
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