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I've heard stress can affect the menstrual cycle and make periods late. can it also have the opposite effect and make periods a couple days early?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Yes: it can. Hormonal changes due vary with stress. So it can result in delay likely but can also lead to early periods

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I've heard stress can affect the menstrual cycle and make periods late. can it also have the opposite effect and make periods a couple days early?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

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