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Can starting to drink and smoke more cause a period to be late, stress of a break up is also a factor.10 days late, 4 negative -hpt?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

May be: Smoking and drinking will only add to your troubles, please abstain from both. Menstrual irregularities are not uncommon and anovulatory cycle is a common cause. If you miss more than two periods it would be time to see your doctor. Consult this site for more information on this topic. http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/Pages/causes.aspx

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Can starting to drink and smoke more cause a period to be late, stress of a break up is also a factor.10 days late, 4 negative -hpt?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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