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A member asked:
Could my depression and anxiety be the reason for my irregular periods?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: The body responds to stress in many ways, one is to stop your periods. This is another example of the biologic basis for depression and anxiety. Have yourself evaluated and treated for the depression and often the periods normalize.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Maybe: Depression and anxiety may be associated with a lot of stress and poor appetite and stress has been linked to irregularities in the menstrual cycle.
Answered 10/3/2016
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