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My period is late each month?

My period is late each month (5 to 6 days) I don't have any health problems, should I be worried?

Female | 17 years old

3 Answers

It sounds like your cycle is every 33 to 34 days instead of every 28 days and this is perfectly normal. Your cycle length may change in your next decade of life. Generally, a cycle length from 21 to 35 days is considered a normal variation.
Essentially, this is normal and should not be a concern. A menstrual cycle generally ranges from 21 to 35 days. So, simply put, a menstrual cycle is on average 28 +/- 7 days.
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No need to worry. Periods could be plus or minus 7 days off and that is normal.
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