Does Stress Cause Irregular Menstruation?

Posted on Sun, 17 Jan 2016

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Sun, 17 Jan 2016 Answered on

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Question : Is it possible for extreme emotional stress to cause irregular periods that are too frequent and very heavy?

Paps are normal
Hormone levels normal except slight elevation in dhea sulfate but Dr says minor elevation indicative of stress
Trans vag ultrasound normal

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes stress has a very important role

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
Yes definitely stress has a lot of negative impact on periods and hormone levels specially cycle regularity.
Rather stress is the most common cause of physiological delay or periods.
So best way to deal with it to involve oneself in some nice hobby or a fixed healthy lifestyle.
I know all this is easy to say and difficult to practice but no one else can do it and only you can help yourself and no one else.
Along with relief from stress a regular sleeping and eating schedule is very important.
I wish you all the best and in case you want any further consultation, I will be glad to help.
Regards
Dr Manisha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar