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Causes of missed periods: There are many physical and mental changes in women during periods. In such a situation, if the period is missed for a month, then the first thought comes that it is not pregnant. Many women feel that the period is not to be pregnant, but always it is not true. Actually, there are many reasons behind the missing periods. It is necessary to know about which there is no fear of any kind of periods due to the miss.
Missing periods can often cause tension and confusion for women. First of all, it comes to that it is not a sign of pregnancy. In fact, there can be many reasons behind it, such as stress, hormonal imbalance, weight fluctuations, medical conditions like thyroid or PCOS. Therefore, it is important not to leave it only as a sign of pregnancy, but also pay attention to the rest of the reasons.
Stress and mental health
Dr. Saloni Chadha in Women’s Disease Department at Safdarjung Hospital She says that Kilgar stress, anxiety and lack of sleep can also spoil the cycle of periods. During stress, cortisol hormones begin to form more in the body, which affects ovulation and hormonal balance. This is the reason that many times periods are missed due to stress.
Dr. Saloni says that PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and thyroid disorder may also be the major reason for Missing periods in some women. In PCOs, small cysts are formed in ovaries, affecting ovulation. At the same time, thyroid (hypothyroid or hyperthyroid) directly spoils the menstrual cycle.
Excessive weight
Body weight also plays an important role in controlling periods. Due to too much obesity, estrogen hormone increases in the body, which can make periods missed. At the same time, the body stops ovulation on very low weight or sudden weight so that energy can be saved. The result is also missed periods.
Effect of medicines
Some women take birth control pills or hormonal medicines. Due to these medicines, periods can also be missed. Even after stopping the medicines, it can take several months for the body to get into a normal bicycle.
Menopause and Perimenopose
Perimenopause starts gradually in women after the age of 40. During this time, due to hormonal changes, periods come quickly, sometimes late and sometimes they also miss. Gradually this situation turns into menopause.
When to help the doctor?
If your period is missing again and again, as well as problems like stomach pain, hair loss, weight gain, fatigue or irregularity of bleeding, then it is necessary to consult a gynecologist.