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[Little_Alicia]

The past couple months my periods have been late from exercising. I actually had to stop for 5 days in order for it to come this month, and I'm sure if I would have kept plugging away it wouldn't have. I do weight training 2-3 times a week, and cardio about 3-4. I feel great, and no other sign of over-training. Does anyone else have this problem? Is there anything that can be done? I'm pretty sure I'm getting enough calories...

[katiesuarez]

Hi Alicia,

If you miss your periods altogether, it's called Amenorrhea. Here are the causes:

Developmental problems, such as the absence of the uterus or vagina
Hormone imbalance produced by the endocrine system
Excessive amounts of the male hormone testosterone
Improper functioning of the ovaries
Intrauterine infection or endometritis
Menopause, usually between the ages of 40 and 55
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
Discontinuation of oral contraceptives
Disease (such as diabetes or tuberculosis)
Stress or psychological disorders
Malnutrition, extreme weight loss, anorexia nervosa
Extreme overweight (obesity)
Extreme exercise (such as long-distance running)
Drug abuse

[swanso5]

i'm no period expert but exercise would not make them late or no chicks would exercise

it's probaby best to go to the doc and find or amaybe a naturopath

how little actually are you?