What are possible causes of my period being late?

Question

it was supposed to come 2 weeks ago. i'm 16, and i've never been sexually active, so there's no way that i could be pregnant. help?

Answer 1

It could be stress. Also, if you are hardcore into sports, or not eating enough it can make you stop having periods.

It's probably just stress though. If you skip it all together, I would go into a clinic and talk to someone about it.

Answer 2

stress

irregularity

changes in your hormones

being under weight

don't worry, it happens!  :)

Answer 3

Stress is a good cause. or   different eating habits..

Answer 4

Well my cousin had the same problem and it was because of stress. Sometimes that throws off your hormone balance.

Answer 5

Stress can be one reason, you can go for a long time with regular periods and then they can get all screwed up.

If its dose not come soon, go see your Dr. better be safe then sorry.

Answer 6

It's weird because it seems like alot of girls missed their periods in the month of July, including me.  I have never been sexually active either.  I think it's from either stress or the change in weather.  July was super hot and I heard a change in climate can s***w up your ovulation !  Also with all the pollution and stuff getting into your bodies it must be affecting us somehow.  I'm also wondering if eating too much soy had something to do with it.  I'm feeling some cramps and keep thinking it's about to come but it still hasn't come yet.  I know i ovulated this month though so I know it's on it's way.  

Answer 7

one major thing that always pushes my period date, is STRESS and if I am sick.  so it has to be one or the other

Answer 8

If you are under a lot of stress this could cause your period to be delayed. Also, sometimes a woman's cycle time changes and you could be getting your period later on this month!however, If you don't get a period at all this month you should definitely tell your mother so she can take you to the doctor! It is not good to have irregular periods and if you don't get a cycle for a very long time this could be harmful to you! tell your mother what is going on! also, be honest is you have been sexually active so the doctor or your mom can help you right away!

Answer 9

IT COULD BE ANYTHING HUN. EVERY WOMAN IS DIFFERENT. MIGHT WANT TO HAVE MOM TAKE YOU TO AN OBGYN TO CHECK IT OUT. SOMETIMES IT IS NORMAL FOR YOUR PERIOD TO BE LATE, BUT IM NOT SURE ABOUT 2 WEEKS...

Answer 10

There could be multiple possible reasons why your menstral cycle is late such as being pregnant, having ovarian cysts, pituitary problems, etc. The most likely excuse would be that you are having some type of hormone problem. Considering that you aren't sexually active I would think it may be due to cysts on the ovaries vs. a hormone problem. Usually if you have a hormone problem that doesn't allow your body to self regulate you are prescribed birth control pills to regulate the hormones in the body and regulate your periods.

Answer 11

It is irregular. Take birth control and that will help.

Answer 12

stress, happens all of the time

if you go too long without getting your period you should see the doctor, you could have something wrong with you

Answer 13

GO SEE A DOCTOR. CAUSE THERE IS ONLY TWO REASONS YOU MIGHT BE UNDER STRESS OR PREGNANT

Answer 14

stress, diet change, change in exercise, illness... it could be a bunch of things.  If you are that worried, go see your doctor.

Answer 15

This used to happen to me, when your young your cycle isn't regular, I had an idea of when i was due on but it was never exact, once I was 6 weeks late and I got really worried even though I wasn't sexually active. But apparently if you worry this can make you late even more as stress can delay or stop periods. You shouldn't worry as long as it comes in the next few weeks if not I would just check with your doctor. But it does take a few years for your periods to become regular, and some peoples never do come every month