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Can stress lighten your menstrual flow? i normally have a 7 day period but this time only bled heavy 1 1/2 days and the rest was dark brown spotting.
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Possible, see link: "The female reproductive system can be affected, too. In fact, for some women, stress may play a role in causing irregular or missed periods. As stress levels rise, there’s a chance that your menstrual period will temporarily stop, a condition known as secondary amenorrhea...."
Answered 1/31/2016
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