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A member asked:

Can anxiety change the cycle, color, and appearance of your period and mimic signs of ectopic but negative test.

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Probably : Anxiety presents with many physical and psychological sxs. May delay periods or affect its flow causing one to think they may be pregnant.

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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