Could running delay your period?

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I recently just joined cross country, (when school started) and my period has always started on the 18th. but in september i didn't get it, and now its Oct. 12. I thought that maybe it would just be like a week late, cause i've lost about 10 pounds, but now it has almost been a whole month. should i be worried? or is it just from the running?

btw: we run about 5-7 miles everyday, except sunday. ( i dk if that means anything lol)

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Actually running or any other real hard or strenuous workouts can delay your cycle. Its not a bad thing but can become dangerous if you are losing alot of weight or totally not getting enough nutrents Another thing is your cycle could be changing A women minie changes through the years and sometimes you'll get a period only 11 times in one years or 13 depending If you DO Not get your period by Nov get checked out by MD

Trisha · Answer

No.. running does not delay your period. It is perfectly normal to skip a month, some people don't get regular periods..

Kimb · Answer

Actually, athletes frequently skip periods.  It's normal and will not hurt you.

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