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What to do if i know stress delays your period but is that still a factor when i'm on birth control pills?

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Dr. Jose Abreu answered

No: Stress may increase you metabolism which may lead into breaking down the pill faster, so if there was some effect, it would be abnormal spotting in between the cycles not a delay in the period.

Answered 8/1/2013

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A member asked:

What to do if i know stress delays your period but is that still a factor when i'm on birth control pills?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jose Abreu answered

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