...Why is My Period Late?

Intense stress interrupts the production of gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH)—a hormone that regulates ovulation and the menstrual cycle. Missing one period while going through a very stressful situation is not uncommon. However, if you're under prolonged stress and miss three or more periods, consider scheduling a visit with your healthcare provider (and asap if the stress is overwhelming).

If there is no other medical reason for your missed period, your healthcare provider may suggest counseling to help you cope with your situation. Once your stress is back to a manageable level, it may take a few months or more for your cycles to become regular again. Extreme Exercise: Extreme exercise cause changes in pituitary hormones and thyroid hormones, which can impact ovulation and menstruation. Illness: Thyroid disease

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Pituitary tumors (which may or may not be cancer)

Diseases of the adrenal gland

Ovarian cysts

Liver dysfunction

Diabetes A Change of Your Body Clock: Changing schedules can throw off your body clock. If you frequently change work shifts from days to nights, or if your schedule is generally all over the place, your period can be fairly unpredictable. Medications: Some medications, such as Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, Thyroid medications, Anticonvulsants, and some Chemotherapy medications, may cause your period to be absent or delayed. Contraceptives can help regulate your periods, but other factors including stress, diet, and changes in weight can still affect your menstrual cycle. It's also possible to experience oligomenorrhea, infrequent or abnormally light bleeding, while using contraceptives. Weight Changes: Being overweight, underweight, or experiencing drastic changes in weight all impact your cycle. Obesity influences estrogen and progesterone regulation and may even lead to issues with fertility.

Very high body mass index (BMI) is associated with missed periods, and weight loss can help regulate the menstrual cycle for women who are obese. Rapid weight changes due to illness, medication, or dietary changes may interfere with hormone production or release. In turn, this may cause you to miss one period or more. Perimenopause and Menopause: Menopause is when you have reached the point in your life where you will no longer ovulate or menstruate. The average age of menopause is 51 years old. Perimenopause is the period of transition between reproductive age and a non-reproductive age. Your periods may be lighter, heavier, more frequent, or less frequent during this time.

In most cases, they'll just be different than what you're used to. When to Call Your Dietician: Missing a period every once in a while is usually not cause for concern. How much of a delay is normal for your period? It depends. On average, a menstrual cycle lasts 28 days, but 38 days could also be within the range of normal. And your cycle will change throughout your life, so at some time, you're likely to experience a late period when you're not pregnant.

That said, you should contact your healthcare provider if you miss more than one period, or if your missed period is accompanied by new or unusual symptoms. "CONCLUSION" There are many reasons for late periods. While most are not cause for alarm, you do need an evaluation and treatment if you have completely missed more than one period.

How your missed periods are treated depends on why you aren't having your period. Treatment can include lifestyle changes, such as diet or stress reduction, or it may involve hormone therapy. www.drsunnygupta.com