What causes a girl's period to come later than normal?

Answer 1

= Usually it isn't anything immediately serious, but it can mean that you need to make some lifestyle changes to get back to your usual cycle lengths. If your gynecologist says you are healthy, you may want to make some lifestyle changes. Below are some possibilities: = = Heavy caffeine consumers tend to have twice the risk of short cycle length (less than 24 days) . = Cigarette smoking is another agent that can shorten menstrual cycles . Smoking just 10 cigarettes or more a day may cause menstrual cycles to be shorter in length. Acute or excessive alcohol ingestion sometimes it shortens cycles while at other times it can cause a delay of menses. Fast weight loss or gain.

An unusual amount of stress.

Being sick.

Certain medications.

Answer 2

Menstruation is controlled by the menstrual cycle, a domino effect of hormonal changes between the brain and areas of the reproductive organs, sometimes this can be thrown off (especially in teens). Anything such as stress or ill health around the time you were due to ovulate can delay ovulation [the body attempt to prevent pregnancy when it can't cope] and thus in turn delays menstruation.

Answer 3

Many factors can be attributed to a shorter menstrual cycle. Stress, poor nutrition, excessive physical activity, beginning of early onset menopause, dehydration, are just a few.

Answer 4

A number of factors can cause a shorter period. These include certain forms of Birth Control as well as certain medications. Anxiety, age, weight and hormonal changes.