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 12 Dec 2024
Yes, if sexual intercourse occurs during ovulation time then you can get pregnant. Ovulation time is from day 12 to day 17 (first day of period counted as day 1) usually in women with regular periods. In women with iregular periods, ovulation can happen anytime, thereby not knowing the time to do sexual intercourse.
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.
Progesterones can be taken in few doses to induce periods but keep in mind that it is hormone pill with few side effects. So, it is better to not self medicate and consult with a doctor for prescription.
No, it is not normal to skip periods for 3 months. You need to consult a doctor to get detailed evaluation to know the cause.
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