Can Stress Cause No Period?
When a woman experiences irregular menstrual cycles, doctors typically prescribe birth control pills without doing much evaluation of the issue. But experts say this is not the best approach, since irregular periods may signal that the ovaries or endocrine system are not working properly. In this article, a reporter talks to experts about the possible causes of irregular periods and their treatments.
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