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Re: Usually regular, but not this month- why?
From: Melissa (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 26 Sep 2003 09:44:52 -0500 (CDT)
Yes Stress can always effect your periods. Mine started 2 weeks earlier
that usual. It has done it once before. At first I didn't think I was
under that much stress but my mom pointed out my boss had breast cancer,
I had a foot injury, money was tighter, etc... So Stress can effect
your cycle.
At Thu, 25 Sep 2003, Beth wrote:
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>I am 23 yrs old, a virgin, and not on BC. I have always had a regular
>28 day cycle since I began my period at 13 yrs. I usually have three
>days of cramps, followed by three days of nothing and then I get my
>period. I have a heavy flow and cramps on the first day. My period
>usually lasts 4-5 days, gradually lightening in flow.
>However, this month while I did start on schedule, I had no cramps and a
>very light flow. This has gone on for over a week. Today (day 9) I
>began a heavier flow- but not as heavy as my usual first day. I'll post
>more as it occurs.
>What may have caused this change? I recently moved and am under some
>stress- is that a possible factor? I'm quite baffled. Thanks for
>any/all help.
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