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Can Stress Cause Irregular Periods?
I am on the nexplanon rod when i took an at home pregnancy test it was positive and turned to a negative i took another one the same thing happened ive been told by people i have the pregnancy glow my hips r wider my belly is rounder my boobs r bigger and i have had some weird cravings. My feet feel like someone is crushing them after work which i never experienced with my other pregnancies Im exhausted all the time but i have had my period this month not last month. I have been under a lot of stress so i know some of these things could b caused by stress i need advice on if i should b worried or not
Tue, 3 Sep 2019
Hello,
Hormonal changes can affect your periods. Stress and anxiety can also induce hormonal changes which can cause irregular periods.
When the stress hormone cortisol is released by the body, it can have a direct effect on the levels of oestrogen and progesterone, which can change the timing of your menstrual cycle.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Monish De, Oncologist
Hormonal changes can affect your periods. Stress and anxiety can also induce hormonal changes which can cause irregular periods.
When the stress hormone cortisol is released by the body, it can have a direct effect on the levels of oestrogen and progesterone, which can change the timing of your menstrual cycle.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Monish De, Oncologist
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