Why am I getting my periods a week earlier than normal?
548063
How long have you been off the contraceptives?  If not too long it could be your cycle just getting back on track.\nIf you were miscarrying it would be very heavy and clotty.
930054
It is not uncommon to have irregular periods. You might want to consider going on birth control to help.
933060
Yes, several factors can cause your period to be delayed, including a strenuous exercise regimen (over-exercise). Other factors related to excercise includes: metabolic, malnutrition, and emotional distress i.e. unhappy love afair, divorce, and so on.\n\nKeep in mind, however, your period does not have to come the same day, same time, every month. A 1 - 5 day variance can be prefectly O.K.\n\nIf you believe that running or exercising may be the cause of the change in you cycle, you should discontinue your exercise(s) and discuss with your doctor a more sutible exercise regimen. You may also visit a local gym a speak with a fitness instructor about a exercise that is right fo you.\n\nHope this answers your question!
461637
I am on the pill and my last day is Sunday. I never start my period before Thursday. So I wouldn't be to worried. It has always been that way for me.
465731
Are you stressed out? \nLoose or gain any weight rapidly?\nare you eatting more or less fatty foods? \nYour cycle could be changing??\n\nThis happened to a friend of mine. Don't be alarmed this time if you miss it. However if it doesn't come next time. Talk with your doctor. Don't freak your self out, it will delay it even more. For peace of mind take a preg test if you haven't already. If it doesn't come and you are in no pain for the first cycle missed you are fine.
1176095
Stress 2-3 weeks before your period is due can cause a delay in ovulation.  Since ovulation is what causes your period, this makes your period come later than you expect it to (although *right on time* because it's caused by ovulation).\n\nHowever, if you are a teenager or even in your early 20s, it can be normal to have irregular cycles sometimes.
491564
You're still in your teens, and women's cycles don't become truly regular until the mid-twenties. Your body may have just randomly skipped a cycle. Rapid weight loss or malnutrition can also cause a missed period. As you said, stress can do it too. Also, some illnesses (ovarian cysts or uterine cancer, for example) can do the same. That's a very unlikely possibility though.\n\nIf you're sexually active, take a home pregnancy test once your period is a few days late. If it's negative or you're not sexually active, wait another month to see if our period returns. If it doesn't, head to the gynecologist for a check-up.
1108462
You are obviously stressing about it. Stress can delay your period.
605523
First it would help to know your age, and wether or not you have had unprotected sex.  If you are younger, in your teens, having a late period is relatively normal as your cycle is not regular yet.  However, if you are 20's or older, your cycle should be a bit more regular - (but can still be off).  What I am wondering about though is the fact that you are cramping.  If the cramps are coming from one side only, or are traveling up to your shoulder and back down (called a shoulder strap cramp - like the strap of your purse) you could have an ectopic pregnancy - or "tubal" pregnancy.  If the cramps persist, and you still have not had a period by the end of the week, do another pregnancy test. Or better yet, get into your Dr. and have her check it out.  Hope this helps...
538103
Yes, this is normal.  Sometimes your cycle just changes like this.  It can be for many reasons for example stress, exercise, weight gain, even diet change.  I wouldn't worry about it.
16900
There are a few different reasons for having irregular periods including hormonal imbalance, infection, and stress. It would be best to see your doctor to see what is going on.
53278
It tends to be a hormonal imbalance around the time of a period.I would try taking evening primrose oil pills as I was advised to take them for a few days before my period and they really helped me
613824
No- this is not normal at all and needs to be checked out by a doctor.  In general menstrual abnormalities can be due to many things including hormonal imbalance, stress, weight gain/loss, infection, medications, illness, thyroid, polyp, cyst, amongst other reasons.  Please see your doctor to get tested, so the exact cause may be determined.
939458
It's because of the Plan B. It can take a while for your period to get back to normal. The gyno should have explained this to you.
163609
I wouldn't be concerned right away, if that's your only symptom.  If you have extreme pain/cramping, or extreme change in level of flow, go to the doctor.  Otherwise, if it's just the timing of the cycle, watch it for a few months to see if there's a pattern.  Then if you're still concerned, go to a doctor.  That's my advice.  :)\n\nI know my cycle gets a little longer around the holidays due to stress.  Plus, some women just aren't that regular.  If you have a history of differing length of times, it could just be a symptom of that.\n\nDon't worry, not necessarily a tumor.  :)
922373
This happens to me all the time between periods. It's nothing to worry about, but no, it's not your period! (unfortunately, lol) I also experience cramping up to a week before I start or even longer if I am stressed out as stress causes my period to be late. It has to do with hormonal changes and ovulation. \n\nTake some ibuprofen and a multivitamin and you should hopefully feel much better. :)\n\n*edit* As other answerers have said, you could also be pregnant! If you are sexually active and this is not normal for your body it's worth looking into. But i'm a virgin and I have these symptoms all the time, obviously i'm not pregnant, so it might not necessarily be that.
1060916
well hun as above have said...ur period is at intervals of 28 days...normally they come on the (or around) same date each month...to be irregular means the dates get changed and u get them later or earlier than ur normal date.... if this happens its sometimes due to change in diet, stress, weight loss, weight gain, all these reasons are enough to be looked at by ur gp, some women bleed for the normal 5 days or so but as past experiences with myself show...ive had mine for up to 2 weeks, for which i seen gp wisely, and sometimes i dont get mine every month....sometimes twice in a month....is all up to ur own body clock hun and no 2 women ever have same pattern....if u have any concern pls see ur gp and remember we get periods for a reason....never ignore the signs of problems or when it comes time to have children u might have found the problems get worse....the pill or implant can help regulate ur periods so ask ur gp... hope this has helped... tc... : )