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Can excessive stress 2 weeks prior to my period starting have caused my menstrual cycle to be heavier than usual this month?

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Dr. Elizabeth Reynoso answered

Yes: Yes, stress can change your menses significantly. However, if your menses is heavy for longer than 10 day sin a row or continues to be heavy in future cycles, see a obgyn

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/23/2022

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A member asked:

Can excessive stress 2 weeks prior to my period starting have caused my menstrual cycle to be heavier than usual this month?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elizabeth Reynoso answered

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

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