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Is it possible to get irregular periods caused by irritable bowel syndrome?

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No: The two conditions are unrelated to one another.

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Indirectly yes: Mental or physical stress, including medical stressors like ibs, can easily cause disruptions inthe menstrual cycle. If this is a frequent problem it can be overcome by regulating the cycle with birth control pills.

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