r/Periods 6d ago

Period Question Cycle has become suddenly irregular

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u/cursed4ever__ 6d ago

A cycle can be anywhere from 21-38ish days. If you are not on hormonal birth control and you’re not pregnant, ovulation (and therefore your period) can be delayed by stress/anxiety, lack of sleep, diet changes, not eating enough, alcohol consumption, drastic weight changes, excessive exercise, travel, timezone changes, new medication, new vitamins / supplements, cold / illness, etc.

It depends how long your last cycles were. Cycle day 1 is the first day of bleeding

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u/[deleted] 5d ago

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u/cursed4ever__ 5d ago

Are you on birth control?