Stress : Yes it can. It has been termed stress induced anovulation or functional hypothalamic amenorrhea . Metabolic and neuroendocrine responses to acute stress represent transient adaptive physiologic responses that are aimed at promoting survival in the face of a perceived challenge. In short. When we are stressed, to conserve energy nonessential bodily functions are placed in a form of hibernation.
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