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How long can major stress delay your period? it's been about a week late but her stress has left her in years every day. could that be why it's late?

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Yes and it can delay: Stress is a powerful inhibitor of normal physical functions. Deal with the stress first

Answered 12/15/2015

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A member asked:

How long can major stress delay your period? it's been about a week late but her stress has left her in years every day. could that be why it's late?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ben Scharf answered

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