Can Severe Stress or Trauma Affect Menstrual Cycles or “Trigger” Perimenopause?

by Patricia Mills | Apr 8, 2026 | Wellness

Can Severe Stress or Trauma Affect Menstrual Cycles or “Trigger” Perimenopause? Many women notice changes in their menstrual cycles after a major life stressor — grief, illness, a natural disaster, relationship breakdown, or a global event like the pandemic. It’s very...

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