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A 22-year-old female asked:

I have missed my period for 12 days and i think the reason can be stress as there where some major exams going on and also the last sexual activity was a month ago with protection what could be the reason?

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Dr. James Ferguson
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Some normal women occasionally miss a cycle or two. Stress may be a contributing factor but it may happen without it. If it doesn't happen after enough time has passed some docs would offer meds to trigger a menses.
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
It may be due to stress, but if you had sex since your last period, it would be prudent to do a home pregnancy test. Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health! Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines
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