Are Your Periods Irregular or Even Absent? Here's When You Should Talk to Your Doctor

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It's actually normal to skip your period every once in a while.

Missing a period can be scary, or exciting, depending on your life plan. But skipping over that time of the month doesn't always mean you're pregnant. In fact, it's totally normal to miss your period every once in a while — and far more common than you think.

"We typically assume a 28-day cycle as 'normal,' but in reality, it's normal for periods to come anywhere from 21 to 40 days,"have irregular cycles. Dr. Conti explained that, when pregnancy is off the table as a potential cause, environmental factors like stress —— or diet could also be to blame for a missed period. Your period should return to normal once those issues have been resolved, she added.

 

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