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I've been going through testing to see if i have breast cancer and i've been really stressed and just got over the flu. could this cause a late period?

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Yes, stress can: Menses can be delayed if you are going through an intense period of stress. But the delay is no more than a few days. So if you do not have menses over a period longer than 2-3 weeks, you should seek consultation with a gynecologist to find the cause.

Answered 2/27/2017

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