Some fibers from the ventral cochlear nucleus cross the midline in the trapezoid body. Thus, cells in the superior olive receive inputs from both ears and are the first place in the central auditory system where binaural processing (stereo hearing) is possible. The output of the superior olive travels in the lateral lemniscus.
Delay caused by a short stress time is usually a week or two, then you ovulate normally. However, under continued stress (heavy exercise, malnutrition, etc.) you can be anovulatory for a very long time. If you are having problems in this area, have a look at this book: Fertility, Cycles & Nutrition 4th Edition.
And it's not just mental stress which can cause your period to be late: physical stresses such as poor nutrition, excessive exercise and long-term illness can also be to blame. There are also quite a few other things besides chronic stress that can cause amenorrhea (the proper medical term for absent periods).