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Can emotional trauma from such things as a breakup cuase you to have a late or missed period?

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Late period: Yes, emotional trauma can cause a late or missed period. However you should check for pregnancy if you have missed a period.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/6/2014

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