There are various reasons why a woman may lose her period and below are a few: 👉Stress: The adrenal glands release cortisol and adrenaline two of the key players in the stress response, fight-or-flight. These two hormones help us do whatever necessary to survive in times of stress. So while both are needed, too much can be damaging. The body grants producing these stress hormones a priority over sex hormones as they are deemed as unnecessary in a situation where the need to survive is important. . 👉PCOS is a common endocrine disorder affecting between 10-20% (or more) of women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS have high levels of male hormones like testsoterone. . 👉While exercise is important for overall health and wellbeing, rigorous training can cause irregular menstruation. Intense exercise is stress for the body. The constant physical stress that is put on the body through frequent high-intensity exercise can deplete your body of energy and required to regulate sex hormones. . 👉Being both under or overweight can cause you to lose your period. . 👉 Many women who have been on the pill and then come off have noticed that their periods do not return. This is because due to your body taking in these synthetic hormones your endocrine glands effectively become redundant. They are no longer required to do their job because artificial hormones are being taken in. . 👉it is common to see women who follow a low carb diet to lose their period. This is because our thyroid needs carbs. Without sufficient glucose, the liver struggles to convert T4 to T3. The macronutrient fat is vital for the creation of hormones such as estrogen as well as the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. . . . .Reposted from @pcosoracle #periodlife #Periodpain #periodlifestyle #womenshealth https://www.instagram.com/p/BzNtRd-lCh2/?igshid=cs17fzhsokwz
