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Ladies, Ever had missed period for days, weeks or even months but your Pregnancy tests kept on showing negative?

🚨HERE ARE REASONS WHY YOUR PERIOD COULD BE LATE THAT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH BEING PREGNANT.

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Delayed periods can be stressful and can sometimes lead sexually active individuals to believe they're pregnant. But, a late period could be caused by many factors that aren't related to pregnancy.
In some cases, a late period can be indicative of other underlying health

conditions.

Of course, if a late period is causing you concern, the best way to achieve peace of mind is by consulting your doctor.

⚜️A typical menstruating individual typically gets their period every 21 to 35 days.
⚜️But, late periods can also be a common occurrence and do

not always indicate a pregnancy.
⚜️There are many reasons your period could be late, including hormonal imbalances or a change in your exercise routine.

Some of the reasons can be:-

1️⃣You have polycystic ovary syndrome.

When someone has polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS),

their egg sometimes doesn't develop on schedule. This is because the condition causes hormone imbalances that directly impact the ovaries. As a result, ovulation and menstruation can be delayed.

2️⃣You contracted pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
Another condition that can

severely affect your menstrual cycle is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
PID occurs when bacteria makes its way into the vagina and cervix. Normally, it starts out as another sexually transmitted infection, like chlamydia or gonorrhea, that presents external symptoms.

As the infection spreads to the cells of the uterus, it can lead to problems with menstruation.

3️⃣Your new exercise regimen could be depleting hormone levels that make your period happen.

Even if you aren't training overly strenuously, any change in exercise habits can cause

changes in your period, according to a Harvard Study reported by the New York Times.
Strenuous exercise decreases the body's estrogen levels and since estrogen is the primary hormone that triggers ovulation, a lack of it can slow down the entire menstrual cycle.

Sometimes this can result in delays that last as long as several months.

4️⃣Your weight has been fluctuating.
According to Riverside Health, both the ovaries & fat cells throughout the body produce estrogen. This means a sudden increase or decrease in weight can alter your period

5️⃣The strict low-carb keto diet can change how often your cycle occurs.

6️⃣You've been getting less sleep than usual.

Our bodies need sleep for a number of reasons, including regulating our temperature and ensuring our organs are functioning normally.

Since the uterus itself is an organ, it should come as no surprise that a lack of sleep can negatively impact its ability to do its job.

7️⃣You used emergency contraception sometime in the past few months.
If you've taken emergency contraception, like Plan B, as a precautionary

measure after unprotected sex, there's a chance it could be making your period very late.

8️⃣You're experiencing early menopause.

One of the defining signs of menopause is the total disappearance of the menstrual cycle for more than 12 months.
Most individuals who have a

menstrual cycle anticipate they will experience this sometime during their late 40s or early 50s. But for some, it can happen earlier.

9️⃣You're very stressed.
Feeling very stressed can delay your menstrual cycle. Multiple published studies have reported that stress can be a

huge factor in delaying your period.

1️⃣0️⃣There's an issue with your thyroid.

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck and it has a lot of responsibilities. It's mostly known for regulating the body's metabolism and temperature, but when

it is producing too few or too many hormones it can impact your menstrual cycle.

1️⃣1️⃣You started a new birth control or haven't been taking your birth control regularly.

When it comes to birth control pills, most packs are divided into four weeks of seven-day doses.

The first three weeks contain those stabilizing hormones, while the last week contains placebo pills.
If you haven't gotten your period but just started a new pill pack, check to see if you've reached that fourth week yet. Your body may still be adjusting to the new level of

hormones, which could be the reason why you're late this month. Missing a few pills could also cause a delay in your menstrual cycle.

If your experience missed periods, kindly consult a doctor.