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I've heard/read stress and lack of sleep can affect the timing of the menstrual cycle. can those things ever make a period a couple of days early?

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Dr. Tarun Jain answered

Stress can alter: your menstrual cycle in different ways. It impacts the hormones made by your brain that regulate ovarian and menstrual function.

Answered 5/5/2017

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A member asked:

I've heard/read stress and lack of sleep can affect the timing of the menstrual cycle. can those things ever make a period a couple of days early?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tarun Jain answered

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