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Is it normal to miss your period with paragard? i'm 5 days late, but have also been under extreme stress. when should i start to worry?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Worry can do it!: Not sure what :Paragard" is but one thing I do know from over 40 years of practicing medicine....WORRY/STRESS about being Pregnant WILL DELAY YOUR MENSES!!! If you are having UNPROTECTED SEX, STOP!!!!!!! Hope this helps!! Dr Z

Dr Lin and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/14/2015

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