Missing periods due to excessive exercise is called exercise-associated amenorrhea. Prolactin is a hormone that the body usually makes during breastfeeding. It can halt menstruation and is the reason why most breastfeeding women do not have periods. In people who are not breastfeeding, a milky discharge from the nipples can signify that the body is making an abnormally high amount of prolactin.
Doctors can treat excessive prolactin production with medication. Hypothyroidism , or an underactive thyroid, is a condition in which the thyroid does not produce enough of these hormones. Hyperthyroidism , or an overactive thyroid, results in the levels of thyroid hormones in the body being too high. People with PCOS have a hormonal imbalance that can affect their overall health and appearance in addition to causing ovarian cysts. Up to 10 percent of women of childbearing age have PCOS and may have enlarged ovaries with clusters of small, benign cysts.
Eating disorders, particularly anorexia , can cause periods to stop. People enter menopause when they have not had a period for at least 12 months. The average age of people entering menopause in the United States is 52 years old.
However, the transition to menopause, known as perimenopause, may cause symptoms that begin at a younger age. Home pregnancy tests can sometimes give a false negative result, indicating that someone is not pregnant when they are. This is a very rare condition where scar tissue is present inside the uterus. It typically develops after surgery for example dilatation and curettage , or after an infection of the uterus.
The scar tissue is usually removed surgically. Although it is very rare, there is a rare congenital syndrome called Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome where the uterus and upper vagina are absent at birth, although ovaries and fallopian tubes are present.
No menstruation occurs due to the lack of uterus. This condition is marked by the depletion of follicles in the ovaries before the age of It leads to early menopause and the absence of periods, and the loss of fertility.
A pituitary tumour is an abnormal growth of cells that originates in the pituitary gland, located in the brain. It secretes a wide variety of hormones, including growth hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, luteinizing hormone , follicle-stimulating hormone , and prolactin.
Depending on where in the pituitary gland the tumour is growing, production of any of these hormones can be impacted. Pituitary tumours are almost always benign. There is a very wide range of symptoms that can be caused by a pituitary tumour, depending on its location and what type of hormone s the tumour is producing.
They can exert a wide range of effects on menstruation, and can cause periods to become irregular or stop altogether. We use cookies to improve functionality and performance. By clicking "OK" or by continuing to browse this site, you agree to the use of cookies. To find out more, visit the cookies section of our privacy policy. What Causes Endometriosis? What are the Symptoms of Endometriosis? How is Endometriosis Diagnosed? How is Endometriosis Treated?
Diabetes can cause your blood sugar levels to rise and fall. The changes in your blood sugar levels can interact with your hormones, disrupting your cycle. Other conditions, such as HIV, ovarian cancer, or autoimmune disorders, can make your ovaries produce too many or too few hormones, disrupting your cycle.
But don't panic — those are rare, and it's much more likely that a missed period is from something significantly less concerning. It's also possible that your medications, such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, and certain oral contraceptives birth control medication , are the cause. If you're receiving radiation or chemotherapy for cancer treatment — especially in your pelvic area — those can halt your period, too. If it's only been one month, and you're definitely not pregnant, you can still always talk to your provider — but you can probably just sit back and go with the flow.
Pun totally intended. If you have been missing periods and would like to discuss with a physician, call to find a provider near you. Chester County Hospital's Health e-Living Blog offers a regular serving of useful health and lifestyle information for the residents of Chester County, PA and the surrounding region. Health e-Living Blog. You're a day late getting your period. Then two. Then three.
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Weight Your weight can affect your ovulation, which in turn will alter your period. Birth Control Some hormonal birth control can alter the regularity of your menstrual cycle. Other Medications Non-hormonal medications can also cause you to have a late period.
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