A 29-year-old member asked:
Could stress on the job be the cause of a delayed menstrual period?
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Dr. Alan Pattersonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience
Yes: Definitely, but you need an exam , blood work and an ultrasound to r/o other causes. Once those tests have been done and if they are all normal- stress can be the cause. Try( not easy) for less stress on the job or a new job or more money for all your stress.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Could stress be the cause of a delayed menstrual period?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Yes: Reasons for missed/late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked weight ^ or v, over-exercise, endurance athletics, breast-feeding, ^ stress, illness, eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia), anovulatory cycle (no egg released), travel, hormone irregularities, drug use, meds (i.e., birth control) or medical problems (i.e. Pcos). #1 reason is pregnancy.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
What medicines can cause a delayed menstrual period?
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Dr. Valentin Drezaliuanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Depo provera (medroxyprogesterone): This medication is notorious for delaying your periods for months or even years.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
What can cause delayed menstrual period?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
30 years experience
The list is long: Always check for pregnancy. Other causes: chronic illness, acute weight changes, endocrine disorders, stress - just to name a few.
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