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It can be caused by any number of things like, weight loss, weight gain, stress, hormone imbalance. It could be a chemical pregnancy where an egg might have been fertilized but did not implant.

When my periods are late, they are always clottier (not sure that's a word) and heavier.

If it happens with the next period schedule an appointment with your OB/GYM to make sure everything is in sound working order, but right now I wouldn't worry to much.

It's crazy isn't it? No woman loves her period and would gladly skip the hassle, but let her cycle get messed up and it's a total mind blower.

No, you were not pregnant. Your cycle was just late.

If you are concerned, please go to your doctor.

Sounds like you were 3 days late for your period.

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it was a few days late - that happens. You were most likely NOT pregnant. Just means that your body is changing and it is cleaning itself out...that happens for most women about twice a year - each period is heavier than another..

Stress and weight (not saying you are heavy) play a role in women's cycles as well.

Take a deep breath and don't panic. If you have a fever or bleed through a pad in one hour, you need to go to the doctor immediately - as that is bad.

Since your period was only three days late, chances are you were not pregnant or possibly you had a chemical pregnancy (when a pregnancy is lost soon after implantation). Clotting is normal for a lot of women. If it is abnormal for you or the clots are bigger than a quarter, see your doctor ASAP. If you are concerned see or call your doctor.

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