Question 1

can depression and anxiety delay period?

Accepted Answer

Yes, they can: Any stress can change the timing of a period to earlier or later. If it is delayed, however, it would be wise to get a pregnancy test done.

Question 2

can extreme anxiety, stress and depression (loss of loved ones) delay period and increase fsh levels for months?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, extreme stress can affect the menstrual cycle and even cause a pause in periods. However you're also entering the premenopausal years. Your gynecologist can advise you best though.

Question 3

good night does depression delays period?

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: Would have to be severe. Disuss wih your Dr.

Question 4

i'm on 25mg of zoloft and 0.25mg of xanax for depression an panic attacks. can either one delay my period?

Accepted Answer

YES: Either medication as well as the anxiety/depression can alter your cycle.

Question 5

protected sex five days before expected  date now delay period.. have d&c on feb24 , got 1st period on march17 .. 24 days cycle?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy's unlikely: If your question is that if you are pregnant , it is very unlikely. But pregnancy test is always helpful.

Question 6

can constipation delay period?

Accepted Answer

No: The gastrointestional (GI) system and genital system, while located near one another, don't influence each other in this way.

Question 7

does methotrexate delay period?

Accepted Answer

No: Methotrexate (MTX), when dosed for autoimmune conditions, (10-25 mg weekly), should not delay your period. Sometimes acute or chronic illness can. If your autoimmune condition that MTX is being used for is active for example, that can delay your period. I would check with your gynecologist first, and make sure that you are not pregnant.

Question 8

does taking iron tablets delay period?

Accepted Answer

Taking iron: Should not delay your period.

Question 9

does amoxil (amoxicillin) delay period?

Accepted Answer

No: Antibiotics will not effect hormone levels and therefore do not effect the timing of a menstrual period.

Question 10

i have cysts and i this is my third month with qlaira, can i use qlaira pill to delay period?

Accepted Answer

Qlaira: In looking at the package insert of Qlaira it is not suitable as an extended regime pill, or one used to delay periods.  That being said you should discuss this with your prescribing physician.

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I'm on 25mg of zoloft and 0.25mg of xanax for depression an panic attacks. can either one delay my period?

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Protected sex five days before expected date now delay period.. have d&c on feb24 , got 1st period on march17 .. 24 days cycle?

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Can constipation delay period?

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Does methotrexate delay period?

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I have cysts and i this is my third month with qlaira, can i use qlaira pill to delay period?

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