What causes your period to be late?

Question

my period is one week late

Answer 1

dw about it, with alot of girls it takes a while to get settled into a regular pattern and that may mean you miss a period or have an irregularly long or short period but that will work itself out in time. if you miss more than two periods in a row though it might be worth seeing a doctor because you may have amenorrhea.

Answer 2

You're too young to have developed a regular cycle yet; many women don't become regular until their late teens, so don't worry.

After you get a regular cycle, though, stuff can still throw you off. Stress and illness can be major problems, as can hormone fluctuations. Not getting proper nutrition can also prevent you from getting regular periods.

If you continue to have very irregular periods well into your teenage years, you might want to have a chat with a doctor, but right now, there's nothing to be worried about.

Answer 3

have you been with a boy? have you had alot of stress? do you have any major health issues?some girls take a while to get straightened out and regulated with their first cycles too... there are a few factors that can cause a period to be late, lets hope its one of the others and not the pregnancy one.

Answer 4

Diet wieght loss or gain, stress. But you are young and just started having it I wouldn't really worry about it unless you have reson to think you are pregnant. It can take a while for your period to get normal and start coming the sametime every month. Mine never did untill I was an adult.

Answer 5

Different things can cause ur period to change cycles. Stress, diet, pregnancy, or just a shift in ur body can make it chage. When I first started I was on a normal schedule, but then just changed for no reason. I did that soo many times. If it keeps up or u don't start soon u may need consult a doctor. Good Luck!

Answer 6

Stress, pregnancy and some people have messed up periods.  so unless you've had s*x it's normal to be late.

Answer 7

many things -for you, there is no such thing as "late" because you don't have a regular cycle.  this won't happen for a few more  years.  see a gyn if you are concerned.  otherwise, relax and try to enjoy what's left of your childhood.

Answer 8

alot of stress, and other things ask your doctor if you think it might help or talk to your mom

Answer 9

lots of different things can make your period late. from stress, to worry, not eating properly etc.

Answer 10

stress, hormones, pregnancy...