I am not due on until just over a week away but today I've had a little light bleeding... it looks a bit diluted... Can stress cause this to happen? I have had no period pains or cramps...
2006-11-16 21:41:03 · 16 answers · asked by me_me 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
yes it can ,when i'm really stressed it brings mine on
2006-11-16 21:54:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called spotting and it does happen sometimes. If you are on the pill it could be that it is not strong enough for you. If you are not on the pill then don't worry about it, just buy some panty liners. Periods can range from 3 weeks apart to 5 weeks apart sometimes for no apparent reason even if you've been regular for ages. You say can stress make it happen? Probably not but if you are stressed then try not to make it worse by worrying about this - you'll be fine.
2006-11-16 22:48:56 · answer #2 · answered by Carrie S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It's usually called spotting and stress can cause this, and it can cause you to miss a period too. Perfectly normal so don't worry about it. Though stress isn't terribly good for you, so take some deep breathes, make a list, scream into a pillow, eat some chocolate, or do whatever it is that makes you feel better.
2006-11-16 21:48:31 · answer #3 · answered by Wafflebox 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, stress can bring on spotting/breakthrough bleeding...
"...we also see women who get more than one period in the span of a month. The causes for this are relatively unknown, but stress and lifestyle seem once again to play a major role."
http://www.womentowomen.com/menstruation/irregularperiods.asp
"...Spotting of blood between periods can be due to Stress..."
http://www.drlockie.com/disease/menstr.htm
2006-11-16 22:01:26 · answer #4 · answered by Peanut™ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends on each person. Stress can make a period come later, or it could make it come much later. Like me, I have experienced late periods that come after many months. Eating the wrong food such as lack of nutrition could also cause period to come later. But if it comes earlier, it could also be due to drinking of cold drinks too often or such reasons.. I have heard them from many relatives.. oh. I studied it before too=)
2006-11-16 22:09:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not usually. Stress is a notorious cuplrit for late periods and pregnancy scares rather than an inducer. Spotting a week before is pretty normal however.
2006-11-16 21:46:03 · answer #6 · answered by Star 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could just be a bit of breakthrough spotting - its not unusual and has no particular cause. It can be hormonal or due to the pill you take or forgetting to take one. Stress usually has the opposite effect and can cause periods to stop altogether
2006-11-16 22:02:18 · answer #7 · answered by StephE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stress can certainly affect your periods, sometimes stopping them sometimes just changing the cycle. Some women bleed a tiny bit when they ovulate mid-cycle. If you continue to have irregular bleeding see your doctor.
2006-11-23 03:55:19 · answer #8 · answered by Alexa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If stress brought on periods they would never be over! It can however mess up your schedule. If anything else happens, go to doc asap.
2006-11-17 00:17:00 · answer #9 · answered by Julia B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as it also cause delays. Stress is a major reason for many illnesses.
2006-11-16 21:49:52 · answer #10 · answered by London Girl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
stress can cause light bleeding but don't worry it could also mean that you have a cut in that area! but don't worry it should be fine!
2006-11-17 00:19:47 · answer #11 · answered by DancingGal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋