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Ok i missed my period but i'm having little cramps once in a while and my sister said i could've missed it cause of stress. is that true?
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Pregnancy test: Stress can alter affect a person's hormonal balance, which might also interfere with regular periods. But a more common explanation for a missed period is pregnancy, if you are sexually active. A pregnancy test would be helpful.
Answered 1/31/2016
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