Missed Periods? It Could Mean Pregnancy, Age Transition, Or A Medical Issue

Missed Periods

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  • For a woman who is sexually active and not on contraceptives, one or more missed periods could indicate pregnancy.
  • For a woman who is sexually active and using contraceptives, missed periods could be caused by her oral pills or any hormonal contraceptive device.
  • In young girls who've just begun menstruating and in older women in the perimenopause phase, missed periods indicate a natural transition.
  • Extreme exercise, excessive weight gain or loss, and sustained mental stress can disrupt the hormones and cause missed periods.
  • Diseases commonly associated with missed periods are polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and pelvic inflammation from sexually transmitted diseases.

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