Question 1

late menstrual cycle could stress be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Late  menstrual cycles have many causes. Pregnancies is the first thing to check for.

Other causes can include  significant emotional or physical stress. High levels of exercise, hormone disorders thyroid disorder imbalance of estrogen and or progesterone use or stopping hormonal contraception..Evaluation by a physician is the best way to find the cause of late menses

Question 2

i'm 40 years old and i've been on my menstrual cycle for 8 days been under a lot of stress what could be wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

Menorrhagia: You might be starting to have some ovulatory dysfunction common in women in their forties.  It this gets worse it might be of value to see your gynecologist.  If you're done with having children, it would be a good time to talk about procedures to stop your periods or the use of hormones to control bleeding.

Question 3

can surgical stress affect the menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

Definitely: Any major stress can effect the menstrual cycle. Please discuss this with your gyn and rule out pregnancy if that is a fear.

Question 4

help please! is an irregular menstrual cycle an outcome of stress?

Accepted Answer

It can be: Disrupted menstrual cycle is only one manifestation of stress.  At 49 (the age your information indicates for you) perimenopause or menopause would be another possibility.

Question 5

can stress cause my menstrual cycle to start 10 days early? i have been going through a stressful situation lately. my age is 40, i just turned 40.

Accepted Answer

Stress and Menses: Stressful symptoms occur  when the body is overwhelmed with external influences. As such, many normal physiological processed can be disturbed. This could include irregular menstruation, diarrhea or constipation, palpitations, nausea/vomiting and more. Still, if iregularity persists an evaluation by your doctor is important to ensure that there is no other cause other than stress.

Question 6

my menstrual cycle is 21 days but lately i discovered that from day 3-4 are always scanty and sometimes it will not flow up to four days, pls what could be the cause and remedy. can stress cause such a thing?

Accepted Answer

: Normal menstrual cycles can take anywhere from 19 days to 30 days in cycle, and can result in heavy, medium or scant flow. These factors can be affected by stress, lack of sleep, weight gain/loss, new exercise regimen, drugs/alcohol, and many more factors. typically, when a person resumes their healthy lifestyle, their menstrual cycle goes back to normal.

Question 7

if stress delayed my menstrual cycle how late will it be delayed? will i still get one if i'm not expecting?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: unknown how long your menses might be delayed by stress. If you are not pregnant, the likelihood is you will get a period but you might skip this month entirely.

Question 8

can stress and anxiety cause menstrual cycle to be off? it came a bit early but i recently battled a major illness and had lots of stress

Accepted Answer

MajorIllness Anxiety: I understand your distress going through Major illness.
Battling a Major illness caused anxiety due to its symptoms, effect on your functioning, seeing physicians, going through tests and treatment, uncertainty of complications and benefits of treatment.
Going through so much anxiety can cause menstrual cycle to be off.
Commend yourself for caring for your Health!
See Psychiatrist for Therapy.

Question 9

my menstrual cycle was due today, no signs of it. stressed in past. if stress delayed it will i still get one this month if i'm not expecting?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy?: Take a pregnancy test.  If it is negative, relax as missing a cycle or 2 is not uncommon and doesn't necessarily mean that something Is wrong.  However, it is always important to rule out pregnancy first! Stress can certainly cause changes in the menstrual cycle.

Question 10

can stress play a big role in delaying a woman's menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

Stress and menses: Yes.  Stress can play a role in causing variations in womens menstrual cycle.  Good idea to keep a journal of stress and your menstrual cycles to see if there is any affect of the stress.  Discuss this with your doctor at your next examination.

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Can surgical stress affect the menstrual cycle?

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Help please! is an irregular menstrual cycle an outcome of stress?

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Can stress cause my menstrual cycle to start 10 days early? i have been going through a stressful situation lately. my age is 40, i just turned 40.

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My menstrual cycle is 21 days but lately i discovered that from day 3-4 are always scanty and sometimes it will not flow up to four days, pls what could be the cause and remedy. can stress cause such a thing?

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If stress delayed my menstrual cycle how late will it be delayed? will i still get one if i'm not expecting?

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Can stress and anxiety cause menstrual cycle to be off? it came a bit early but i recently battled a major illness and had lots of stress

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My menstrual cycle was due today, no signs of it. stressed in past. if stress delayed it will i still get one this month if i'm not expecting?

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Can stress play a big role in delaying a woman's menstrual cycle?

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