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Can stress or harassment at a young age cause irregular menstrual periods?
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Yes: Stress (the mind) can affect the body in many ways.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes indeed: Stress can cause many symptoms depression , anxiety , weight changes , and irregular menses.
Answered 7/18/2017
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