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Can axiety/panic disorder and stress cause a late period? i've been havin bad panic problems for days on end right now. so i'm just wondering.
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Yes. : Anxiety and stress are most common causes of irregular periods.
Answered 10/29/2015
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Possibly: 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 (i.e. PCOS). #1 reason is pregnancy.
Answered 10/31/2015
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