Vegan diet, late period?

Have yourself checked for pcos if you think you have a cyst, and if this is common for you. Also, let your doctor know that you're on a vegan diet. He could do blood work on you to see if you're deficient in any nutrient, such as iron, B12, etc. Are you keeping track of your calories, and where the calories are coming from (fats, carbs, and proteins)? You need a certain amount of each daily, if not, your body starts having problems. You may feel like you're eating a lot, and that you're eating very healthy because you're consuming fruits, veggies, etc., but if you're not getting enough calories in total, again, you will have problems. For the most part, fruits and vegetables are pretty low in calories.

I've been a vegan for nearly a year and my cycle isn't regular. Don't sweat it; it's only been a week. In my experience, very few women have a strict 28-day cycle schedule. Also, if you're in your late tweens/early teens, your cycle isn't going to be regular anyway at first as your body's getting used to getting older and being able to have kids.

It could be a diet thing so see your Doc for a check-up anyway, you should change like that with out medical advice as it may not suit you.

Dune

Yeah that's probably the problem. If you miss more than 2 that's a good sign to go to the doctor

no one has perfectly spaced periods. no one.

The average length of a cycle is 28 days but I never had mine that often, ever. Mine were more often 30-35 days apart.

According to this link, both longer and shorter cycles are perfectly normal.

http://women.webmd.com/tc/normal-menstrual-cycle-t...

Are you getting enough fats in your diet? Your body _needs_ fat to survive. Women will stop having their periods when their body fat goes below a certain point.

periods can never be the same day every month. sometimes they change, either earlier or later. sometimes having it a week late is perfectly normal :)

Usually less periods is a sign of good health. Also the symptoms are important. Truly healthy women don't get cramps & lessened mood changes.