New Delhi, April 25 -- Your period does not always arrive or leave when you expect it to. A missed period happens when ovulation (release of an egg) does not occur, or when hormonal changes come in the way of the normal shedding of the uterine lining. Sometimes, it is accompanied by stomach problems like gas. A missed period and gassy stomach is one combination that may make you wonder if you are pregnant or not. Turns out, it is not always a sign of pregnancy. There are various factors that can affect your menstrual cycle and your gut.

Does a missed period and gassy stomach mean you are pregnant?

A missed period and gassy stomach can be signs of pregnancy:

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