Causes of Delayed Menstruation

 Causes of Delayed Menstruation

In women, every menstrual period ranges from 21 to 45 days. But some women delay menstruation for the following reasons:

1. If menopause is imminent, estrogen levels will drop to age 45 or 50.

2. Excessive exercise also affects menstruation such as 5-25% of athletes, ballet dancers and runners because the work of the adrenal gland, thyroid gland and pituitary gland is overworked.

The adrenal glands in the kidneys produce the hormone cortisol to provide energy and respond to stress.

The thyroid gland in the neck regulates the body including menstruation.

The pituitary gland is the master gland or leader or controlling body.

3. Delayed menstruation if there is a problem with thyroid hormones, it may be too much or too little.

4. Menstruation is affected if the level of prolactin from the pituitary gland is high.

5. Sudden cessation of birth control such as pills, injectables, implants and IUD is caused by the cessation of menstruation.

6. PCOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is caused by abnormal levels of the hormones estrogen, progesterone and testosterone.

7. Menstruation also does not come when breast feeding.

8. Women who are stressed have high cortisol or "stress hormone" so estrogen levels are low, the lining of the uterus is not thick so they do not menstruate.

9. Others who are overweight find it more difficult to ovulate.

10. When there is a lack of nutrition, anti-oxidants and probiotics, the adrenal gland and thyroid gland will also be difficult which also causes an increase in cortisol thus affecting the monthly period.

Tips:

1. Reduce stress

2. Diet and proper nutrition

3. Examine exercise

4. Consult the OB-Gyn