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Hello, I am a 24 year old working woman. My periods this month are already 12 days late. I am very scared and worried for my health. I am not sexually active so it can’t be pregnancy. Is it some major disease? Please tell me how late can a period be?
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Require more details to guide you.But in any case a delay in periods if not pregnant has a cause.
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