11 REASONS YOU MIGHT MISS YOUR PERIOD
It's easy to jump to conclusions when you realize your period is late. If you're trying to conceive, you may feel excitement and a sense of disbelief. If you're not, you might feel fear or disappointment, not to mention utter confusion if you know there's no way you could be pregnant. The fact is, though most people automatically think of pregnancy anytime a period is late, it could be that — or one of many other possibilities. HERE'S A RUNDOWN OF THE COMMON REASONS FOR MISSED PERIOD 1. Pregnancy 2. Stress 3. Illness 4. Weight 5. Excessive exercise 6. Change in schedule 7. Breastfeeding 8. Medication 9. Hormonal imbalance 10. Thyroid disorder 11. Perimenopause 12. Being an Athlete So Let's Go 1. PREGNANCY Sometimes a late period means exactly what you think: There's a little bun in the oven! Because early pregnancy symptoms like abdominal cramping, bloating and breast tenderness are similar to what you may experience in the days before ...