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What can affect my period? |
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Following are the common factors that can affect your period:
If you are under a lot of stress, your periods might stop for a bit, but they usually begin again when your stress level goes down.
Too much exercise can cause your body fat to be very low, which can cause your periods to stop. This can happen if you are training hard for sports such as ballet, gymnastics or long-distance running. It can also happen if you are exercising a lot in other ways on your own. It might seem confusing, since you often hear that exercise is good for you. It is good for you - as long as you don't over-exercise. How do you know if you are exercising too much? If you are over-tired or get injured often, you may be over doing it.
Hormones are special chemicals that your body makes. In a normal menstrual cycle, your hormones go up and down. Sometimes there are problems with hormones. A hormonal imbalance called PCOS or polycystic ovary syndrome, keeps your hormone levels high, getting in the way of your cycle. If you have PCOS, your periods may not come every month, they may not come at all, or you may have bleeding in between periods.
A problem with your pituitary gland can also affect your menstrual cycle. The pituitary gland makes hormones that impact other glands in the endocrine system (the body system that controls growth, sexual development, and metabolism).
When to see a doctor
You should talk to an adult you trust and/or see a doctor if you experience any of the following:
- you have not gotten your period by the age of 16
- your period suddenly stops, and it has been three to six months and it hasn't started again (and you know you aren't pregnant, confirmed by a doctor's pregnancy test or by not having had sexual intercourse)
- you are bleeding for more days than usual (abnormal bleeding that is different from your normal menstrual periods)
- your bleeding is very heavy (abnormal bleeding that is different from your normal menstrual periods)
- you suddenly feel sick after using tampons
- you bleed in between periods (more than just a few drops)
Source: 4girls.gov
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