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Chances of a cryptic pregnancy? i've had two odd periods (one lighter than normal and one heavy but short), i'm 20 and have been under lots of stress

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Period variations: Sustained stress can affect ovulation, which then causes irregular hormone production and "periods" which may vary in intensity and regularity. If pregnancy is possible, obtain a serum HCG test, which is more accurate than "home pregnancy tests" to be certain.

Answered 8/1/2018

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A member asked:

Chances of a cryptic pregnancy? i've had two odd periods (one lighter than normal and one heavy but short), i'm 20 and have been under lots of stress

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