So you’ve missed you period. This can often be a stressful time for women as you are left wondering why your period is late. Whether your period is a day late or weeks late, a late menstrual cycle can be worrisome. There may be many different reasons that you have missed your period. Listed below are 3 reasons your menstrual cycle may be late.
1. Stress. Have you been experiencing a great deal of stress? Stress can affect you menstrual cycle. Not all women who experience a little stress will have a late period. If you have been experiencing an unusual amount stress recently it could cause your period to be delayed, and some women may be more sensitive to stress than others.
2. Medications. If you have been taking new medications recently, this can affect you period. Some birth control can also have side effects of a delayed or irregular period.
3. Pregnancy. If you are sexually active and have missed your period, you could be pregnant. Pregnancy can be an exciting or a scary time. A pregnancy test can help determine if this is the cause of your late period.
Even if you are not sexually active, it is important to get to know your menstrual cycle. Keep track of the number of days in your cycle by charting it on a calendar. Not every woman has the same cycle. 28 days is the average length of a menstrual cycle, but it can vary from woman to woman. Some women may have a shorter cycle of 25 days, while others may have a longer cycle of 32 days. It is possible that your period is not late, and you have just miscalculated your period.
If you have missed your period, it is important for you to take a pregnancy test. Even if you do not think you are pregnant, if you are sexually active, you should not rule out the possibility of pregnancy. The Women’s Center-Dayton can help determine whether or not you are pregnant with a free, medical-quality pregnancy test. If you are in need of assistance or just need to talk, please contact the Women’s Center to set up an appointment.
The Women’s Center-Dayton is a pregnancy resource center that offers support and solutions for unexpected pregnancies. Women’s Center-Dayton provides women with free pregnancy tests, ultrasound scans, consulting on pregnancy decisions, and a material assistance program. To contact the Women’s Center-Dayton call (937) 228-2222 or email info@womenscenterohio.com. You can schedule an appointment by phone or online by visiting our website www.womenscenterohio.com.
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