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What others ways besides pregnancy can cause a missed menstrual cycle ?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Several: Most common stress, hormonal issues, being on either end of the reproductive age spectrum are some reasons

Answered 1/5/2016

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