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Can stress cause irregular periods?
Can stress cause irregular periods?
Can stress cause irregular periods?
Yes, stress may cause hormone imbalance and weight gain or loss, both of which can lead to irregular periods.
Last updated on 01 Apr 2021
Related Questions
What are the causes of irregular periods?
Few causes of irregular periods are stress, weight gain or loss, uterine polyp or fibroid, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, PCOS, premature ovarian insufficiency, thyroid disorder.
Last updated on 01 Apr 2021
What will the doctor do for irregular periods?
Doctor may do some physical examination, do tests to find out the cause of irregular periods and then suggest the treatment accordingly.
Last updated on 01 Apr 2021
Why is my period late not pregnant?
One may have some underlying causes such as stress, hormone imbalance, poly or uterine fibroids which cause delay in periods in the absence of pregnancy.
Last updated on 01 Apr 2021
How much delay in periods is normal?
If next cycle starts from 28 +/- 7 days from the first date of last menstrual cycle then it is considered a normal cycle.
Last updated on 01 Apr 2021
Is it normal to have irregular periods?
No, irregular periods are always due to some underlying conditions such as stress, weight gain or loss, uterine polyp or fibroid, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, PCOS, premature ovarian insufficiency, thyroid disorder.
Last updated on 01 Apr 2021
