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My cycle is irregular so i never know when to expect one. over 3-4 months since my last one. could this be due to stress?

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Dr. Bryan Treacy answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Yes: Stress has been reported to be the root cause of 60-90% of all physician visits in the us. Stress affects hormone balance for women involving cortisol and adrenal hormone levels that can eventually provoke menstrual cycle abnormalities.

Answered 8/18/2013

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My cycle is irregular so i never know when to expect one. over 3-4 months since my last one. could this be due to stress?

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