Heavy or prolonged periods can cause iron deficiency anemia. Anemia may impact periods, but this requires further research. Iron deficiency anemia occurs if people do not have enough iron in the body ...

Most females have their first period around 2 years after breast development and other signs of puberty begin. For some, the first period may be light and start gradually with some spotting or brown ...

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There are many reasons your period could be delayed. Everything from stress to serious illness can cause a late or skipped period. You might have heard that taking antibiotics is one of those reasons.