Why are my periods late?

Why do periods sometimes come late?

• Answer:

  One of the first signs of pregnancy is a late period. If you're sexually active and have a late period, then it is worthwhile to take a pregnancy test. If you are pregnant, Happy Mothers Day! Otherwise consider the following: If you have a late period and a negative pregnancy test, then consider whether or not you've recently been sick, gained or lost a significant amount of weight, have been under excessive stress or have taken any new medications. All of these things can affect your menstrual cycle and cause you to have irregular periods.