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I have regular 28-31 days period. my lmp is dec. 25 and last january, i missed my period. i know it was caused by stress bec. i haven't engaged in...
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Yes - stress can be: Cause. Reasons for missed/late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked weight ^ or v, over-exercise, endurance athletics, breast-feeding, ^ stress, illness, eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia), anovulatory cycle (no egg released), travel, hormone irregularities, drug use, meds (i.e., birth control) or medical problems. #1 reason is pregnancy.
Answered 4/19/2016
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Yes stress can cause: Irregular periods. If a woman hasn't been sexually active, and misses a period, usually it is because the hormones are off. A common cause for that is stress - stress can block or delay ovulation and cause a late or missed period. If it continues then it is worth getting checked, in case there is another cause.
Answered 2/14/2014
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