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I am 18. my period came a week early. could this be due to extra stress i was having because of exams? will it make my period early this month?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Probably: Periods are controlled by a portion of the brain that is connected to higher centers that are affected by stress.

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 4/13/2015

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A member asked:

I am 18. my period came a week early. could this be due to extra stress i was having because of exams? will it make my period early this month?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Amico Jr agreed

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