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Can very high, if not extreme, stress over the last 1.5 years cause lower estrogen (taken right before start of my period), and lighter last 2 periods
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Stress and menses.: High levels of chronic stress can disrupt the normal menstrual cycle and influence hormone levels, yes.
Answered 5/22/2018
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