What Causes Delay In Menstrual Bleeding Post A Heavy Exercise Session?

Posted on Tue, 21 Feb 2017

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Question : My periods are delayed by 8 days now with no possibility of pregnancy. Also, i have joined high intensity zumba classes (alternate days class) from past 2 weeks. Can that be a reason for delayed periods ? Kindly suggest.

I am married and i had taken abou

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Due to new stress

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to HealthcareMagic. Thanks for writing in to us with your health concerns. If you are sure that you did not have unprotected sexual activity during this period then the delay in periods is die to the stress of intense zumba classes. Wait for 3-5 days.
Regards

Dr Manisha Jain.

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