Can eating less and being stressed out effect your menstrual cycle?

i have been really stressed this month and i havnt eaten much. could this make my period late? also, could it cause periods to be really light?

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Post at 2009-10-21 10:50 | Show author

yes

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Yes many things can affect your menstrual cycle. Stress and change in physical activity are common reasons for a late/light period.

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Absolutely. Anorexic women usually don't menstruate at all, so if you're eating less that would be the cause of it.