MISSING YOUR PERIOD
If you are worried about your period that has refused to come for weeks or probably months after you have been tested negative for pregnancy. Here are some reasons that might cause the delay.
1. Weight issues. If you’re seriously underweight or overweight, your body could go into a state of menorrhea —that is, a state of delayed menstruation. If you’re underweight, you don’t have enough healthy fat cells to produce estrogen in your body. If you’re overweight, the added stress can disrupt normal hormone function.
2. Eating disorders. Eat well to avoid irregular menstrual cycle.
3. Stress. Stress can cause a cornucopia of health problems, and a missed or late period is just one symptom. It’s your body’s way of telling you to relax and start treating yourself a little better.
4. Excessive exercise. Here’s an interesting statistic: Ballet dancers and gymnasts have a higher risk of delayed or stopped periods than other female athletes.
5. Menopause or perimenopause. Even if you’re still in your 20s, it’s possible that you’re going through menopause or perimenopause. If your periods suddenly become abnormal, that could be a sign your body is in a state of non-reproductive transition.
6. Thyroid problems. If your thyroid is underactive, you’ve got hypothyroidism. The condition can disrupt the production of prolactin, which is necessary for your body to ovulate and have a normal menstrual cycle.
7. Medication: Do not use drugs without the doctor’s prescription. Some drugs have the potential to cause a missed period.
8. Hormone imbalances. Women who have hormonal imbalances might have greater fluctuations in hormone levels on a monthly basis than others. This might greatly affect their monthly course.
See you next week. Have a great week ahead.
Yours-In-Health
TAIWO damola
