Missing out on your
period doesn’t mean that you're pregnant. Also, people take it for granted that
we'll have periods from puberty until middle age. But what happens when your
periods suddenly stop? It's fairly common to experience irregular periods from
time to time – lifestyle changes and environmental factors such as shift work
can make you late but absent periods (amenorrhea) especially at the early age
should always be checked out.
If you are a
young woman and has regular
periods but you missed out one for three months, but you are not pregnant then
you should see your gynecologist as it could be more serious. Below, we look at
some of the most common reasons your periods might have stopped.
1. You're stressed Severe stress can have a major affecton your periods. High levels of stress hormones such as cortisol in your bodyinterfere with menstrual hormones surges, resulting in a cycle that's delayedor that just stops.
2. You
exercise excessively Working out is good but if you exercise too much,
or do it aggressively then your hormones will be disrupted in a similar way to
when you're stressed. If you are an avid gym-goer or athlete and you have
very little body fat, there is a good chance you will begin to skip periods and
have anovular cycles. Even if you do have a cycle, you may have very light
bleeds as the womb lining is thin."
3. You have
a low body weight We know not all fat is good, but some fat is
essential. If your body weight sinks too low, you may stop ovulating. Being too
thin also prevents a pregnancy when, as far as the body is concerned, there is
not enough food to sustain both you and a baby.
4. You may
have PCOS Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is very common today
especially at young age due to lifestyle habits. It's an endocrine disorder
that has many symptoms, such as lack of or irregular periods, 'cysts' on the
ovaries, fertility issues and weight gain. It can also cause excess body hair,
acne, thinning hair and depression. Not everyone shows
all these signs, however – it affects women in different ways. Untreated, it
can sometimes lead to more serious conditions such as type 2 diabetes and heart
problems, so don't ignore it.
5. You
could be going through Pre mature menopause The menopause is
something that we associate with older women, but premature ovarian failure
(POF) can happen to younger women, too. The exact cause of POF remains undetermined
but changing food habits, work cultures with increased pressure and high stress
jobs are some of the reasons of your sudden menopause.
