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Late menstrual cycle could stress be the cause?
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Yes: Late menstrual cycles have many causes. Pregnancies is the first thing to check for. Other causes can include significant emotional or physical stress. High levels of exercise, hormone disorders thyroid disorder imbalance of estrogen and or progesterone use or stopping hormonal contraception..Evaluation by a physician is the best way to find the cause of late menses
Answered 6/11/2021
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