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I am 5/6 days late but the last 2days Iv been gettin cramps like wen ya on ya period.Iv neva had this before? Anybody else eva had this? X

[Sanjivani Wanjari, MD]

HI,
This can be a delayed period since you are getting cramps. This can happen once in a while without any reason or due to stress etc. You just need to wait and watch and see if your periods start. If not then a home pregnancy test can be taken. Hope this helps.
The answer is based on information provided. Exact advice is not possible without a proper examination and investigations. You are requested to consult your Doctor. Take care and keep us posted.

[Arti Sharma, M.D.]

Hi there,
Late periods can occur due to hormonal imbalances. Pregnancy is the commonest cause if you are not using any contraceptives. These cramps can be due to premenstrual syndrome which indicates that you might experience your periods within next few days. Other causes of delayed periods with cramps are ovarian cysts, endometriosis, ovulation dysfunction etc.A detailed evaluation will be helpful in determining the correct cause. This is merely an advice and not a substitute for clinical examination. I sincerely hope it helps.
Take care and regards!