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My period is late, but I am a virgin!!!
My period is late and I want to know how late it can be before I know it's gone. I know I'm a virgin so I'm not pregnant so I don't know why my period is so late.
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I am a male and am not a medical expert. However, I do know that pregnancy is one of only several possible reasons one's period can be late. While some may not be serious, others surely are. So to first thing you should do is see a doctor. He or she will likely either have encountered this type of situation before or will be knowledgeable about the various possible causes of the situation you are describing.
Regardless of what the cause may be, it might be a good idea to confide in family and close friends and allow them to support you mentally and emotionally.
I hope everything works out for you.
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You don't have to be pregnant to have a late period..
There are lots of things that factor into having a late period or even missing a period.
One of the most common is stress.
Some others are..
A change in your regular routine, being sick, taking medication, change in your weight, or exercising a lot more.
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There are many reasons why your period is late or missed. Being pregnant is only one of them. After being pregnant stress is the second major reason for a missed or late period. This is followed by being ill, taking of certain medications such as antibiotics. Changes in life style such as your exercise routine is another reason. If you suddenly start exercising or increase your exercising you can cause your period to be late or disappear altogether as happens to Olympic female athletes. During your teenage years it is quite common to skip a period now and then even if you have been very regular.
Stress comes in all different varieties. Given the time of the year you may be studying for tests at school or state exams. The Holidays are coming up as well. For some people the Holidays are a stressful time of year. Have you been sick lately. Have you taken any antibiotics or has the doctor changed any maintenance drug you take regularly.
You know you are not pregnant and are a virgin so there is no reason not to go to mom and talk with her about this. She is your best source of information about this. Yes, moms first thought is going to be are you pregnant. So you start with "Mom I need to talk with you and you should know I am a virgin so I am not pregnant, but my period is late." Then ask her what to do about it or if you need to see a doctor about it. I don't think you do but it will put your mind at rest if your were to and the doctor told you everything was normal. If your under 14 you need moms permission to see a doctor.
IF you are 14 or over there is a federal law called HIPPA that gives you the legal right to see a doctor about anything concerning your reproductive health; with or without parental permission. All doctors visits for anything to do with your reproductive health are totally confidential and only you and the doctor can be knowledgeable of what is in your medical records. You must give the doctor written permission to discuss these records with anyone including your parents.
IF you are over 14 you have options to get answers to this question other than the ones I gave you. I do believe that in your instance going to mom is the best and quickest option. Your period is not sexual and is a normal bodily function of a female. You should not be embarrassed to discuss this problem with mom. TO keep mom from getting excited and maybe flying off the handle when there is no need just start your conversation as I suggested.
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