9 REASONS YOUR PERIOD IS LATE! ASIDE FROM PREGNANCY

Has your period been coming late for several months now and you are uncertain of the cause? How many days show that your period is late?

Are these some of the questions clouding your mind? It's okay to ask these questions, it shows you are very sensitive to your body.

Right on this blog I will be sharing with you nine(9) potential Reasons why your period is late.

HOW MANY DAYS SHOW YOUR PERIOD IS LATE?

A period is considered late if it has not started within seven days (one week) of when it is expected. Medically once this happens, you would be advised to run a pregnancy test. Pregnancy tests are inexpensive and accurate. If it appears negative then other causes will be considered.

9 REASONS YOUR PERIOD IS LATE, ASIDE FROM PREGNANCY

1). Hormonal Imbalance: The female hormone is highly important for reproduction so long the hormones are correctly balanced. You might experience irregular or missed periods, along with other symptoms like infertility and non-menstrual uterine bleeding if your hormones isn't-balanced. When you notice a missed period, you can talk to your healthcare provider about offering blood tests to get a more accurate picture of your hormone levels.

2). The Use Of Contraceptives: According to Ella Speichinger, MD, an OB-GYN at the University of Missouri Health Care; "Hormonal contraceptives such as continuous dose of estrogen/progesterone pills, the Depo-Provera shot, the birth control implant, and certain intrauterine devices (IUDs), can cause your period not to occur on time. A lot of women using different forms of birth control, experiencfewerss days of bleeding per cycle. Periods may even stop after about one year with the use of some contraceptives.

3). CHRONIC ILLNESS: Having a chronic illness can interfere with your cycle. It is important to note that our bodies can become stressed when we’re ill. 

4). CHANGES IN WEIGHT: Weight gain or weight loss, especially the ones that occur quickly or suddenly, often disrupt the menstrual cycle. An increase in body fat is associated with an excess amount of estrogen, which needs to be well-balanced in order to have a regular period schedule. 

Similarly, losing a lot of weight or becoming underweight (i.e having a BMI less than 20) can delay periods as well, particularly in the context of any disordered eating such as with anorexia, bulimia, or similar eating disorders, sends a message to your brain to stop producing the hormones needed for ovulation.

PS: If you don’t ovulate, you won’t have a “True” Period, though you may still experience some vaginal bleeding.

5). ENDOMETRIOSIS/OVARIAN CYSTS: If a lady, has either of these health conditions, it is a factor as to why the period is not coming in your scheduled date. It can also make you have irregular or longer periods.

Endometriosis, is a condition where endometrial (uterine lining) tissue grows outside the uterus, often causing irregular periods or longer periods(which could be menstruating for more than seven days). That’s because your body has excess lining to shed. Spotting in between periods is also common for women with endometriosis and cysts.

6). ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO USE:

Cigarette smoking and excessive alcohol use have been linked to disruptions in menstrual cycles. Why? These substances may affect hormone production, which can throw off your monthly menses.

8) PERIMENOPAUSE: Transition into Menopause goes with a lot of changes honestly. At age 45 you will be preparing to transit into this phase and having weeks of late period is not bad. But from age 35-40 having premature menopause isn't healthy. The perimenopausal years occur after the reproductive years, but before menopause, It is characterized by irregular menstrual cycles, endocrine changes, and often has accompanying symptoms such as hot flashes. 

The late Period is due to the uneven rising and falling of estrogen levels as your body goes through this hormonal change. The menopausal transition (or perimenopause) begins, on average, four years before the final menstrual period.

And the final reason we'll touch today is STRESS

9). STRESS: Ladies I want you to know that if your Ovulation is delayed, certainly your period will come late. Thanks to that hormone the body produces called "Cortisol" which is produced when you are excessively stressed or worried/anxious for a long time, this hormone can interrupt your regular menstrual cycle. The production of cortisol can affect the signals sent to your ovaries when it’s time to release an egg, delaying ovulation and, by default, your period.

IN CONCLUSION:

If your period comes late in just one month, it isn’t dangerous, but if you go more than three months without a period or you continually have late periods intermittently over a long period of time, there is a potential for problems depending on the reason why it’s happening.

Note: Some hormonal imbalances can affect the health of the uterus over time causing INFERTILITY.

If you don’t know the reason for your late periods or irregular menstrual cycle, it’s a good idea to check in with your health provider. ~It is not having an annual examinations for your Reproductive health, you'll get to know if your cycle is [frequently] irregular or otherwise.~

I Hope this was helpful (smiles), don't forget to send in your questions and share too.

Lots of love, Sincerely yours

F.N.F