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Missed Period - Am I pregnant?

By Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, About.com

Definition:

The absence of your normal menstrual cycle. This can indicate a pregnancy or it may be related to an illness or stress. It is considered one of the major possible signs of pregnancy.

Also Known As: late period
Examples: Pregnancy tests usually require that you have missed a period prior to using them for the detection of pregnancy.

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