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Can Menstrual Flow Be Affected Upon Meeting With An Accident?

my first day of my last cycle was January 7,2014 it only lasted for at least 3-4 days then I was in a car accident on January 17, 2014 rear end from behind I have not had my period or at least what I think until February 28, 2014 and when I first notice it was brownish red on march 1,2014 started off the same way and then turn light red on march 2,2014 I wore a tampon and when I went to change it a long darkish dry rubber string of what to appear to be blood was on the tampon but barely no blood on tampon
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Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic

There are different possible causes for delayed or irregular periods. If you are sexually active, you need to rule out pregnancy as a cause.

The other causes are: (1) emotional or physical stress or illness

(2)inadequate diet

(3)abnormal level of thyroid hormone

(4)high levels of prolactin hormone which is released in the brain

(5)polycystic ovarian syndrome

(6)extreme physical activity

If the irregularity continues then you may need to consider visiting your doctor for an assessment which may include blood tests and imaging.

I hope this helps
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Can Menstrual Flow Be Affected Upon Meeting With An Accident?

Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic There are different possible causes for delayed or irregular periods. If you are sexually active, you need to rule out pregnancy as a cause. The other causes are: (1) emotional or physical stress or illness (2)inadequate diet (3)abnormal level of thyroid hormone (4)high levels of prolactin hormone which is released in the brain (5)polycystic ovarian syndrome (6)extreme physical activity If the irregularity continues then you may need to consider visiting your doctor for an assessment which may include blood tests and imaging. I hope this helps