Table of contents:
- What are the causes of absent menstruation?
- Stress
- Weight loss suddenly
- Overweight
- Excessive exercise
- Contraceptive pills
- Menopause
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Long waiting for the arrival of monthly guests can be a ritual that makes you excited. In most cases, not having your period is the classic sign that you are positive for pregnancy. However, if after repeated negative pregnancy tests, the absence of your period this month could be a sign of certain health problems.
What are the causes of absent menstruation?
If your periods have been regular but in the past 3-6 months you have rarely or never had your periods, here are some of the most likely causes:
Stress
If you are under stress, your menstrual cycle may take longer or finish more quickly, or it may stop altogether.
Calm your mind and take time to relax. Regular exercise, such as running, swimming, and yoga, can help you relax. Breathing exercises can also help.
Weight loss suddenly
Excessive weight loss or sudden weight loss can be the cause of not menstruating because the production of hormones needed for ovulation is inhibited.
Overweight
Being overweight or obese can also affect your menstrual cycle. If you are overweight, your body may produce excess estrogen, a hormone that regulates the reproductive system in women.
Excess estrogen can affect how often you have your period, and it can also be a cause of missing your period.
Excessive exercise
Excessive and intense exercise can affect the hormones that play a role in the menstrual process. Losing too much body fat through intense exercise can also stop the ovulation phase.
Contraceptive pills
Taking birth control pills can cause irregular periods. Several other types of contraception such as injectable contraceptives and spiral contraceptives (IUD) can also cause menstruation to stop altogether.
However, your periods will usually return when you stop taking birth control pills.
Menopause
You may start having no menstrual periods as you approach menopause. This is because estrogen levels will start to decrease and ovulation will become less regular. After menopause, menstruation will stop completely.
Menopause is a natural part of the aging process in women, which usually occurs between the ages of 45-55 years.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a problem with the balance of female hormones. Women with PCOS will experience excess androgen hormones that can inhibit the ovulation process.
Women with PCOS also usually have small cysts (fluid-filled sacs) that make their ovaries enlarge. These cysts are harmless, but they can prevent ovulation.
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