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Why Is My Period Late?

Written By: Infano
April 28, 2020
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A late, irregular, or missed period can indicate anything from simple stress to a serious medical condition. Most women usually get their periods every 28 days. However, any menstruation cycle ranging from 21 to 35 days is also considered normal. Sometimes, a slight change in the cycle can occur due to change in workout regime, illness, stress, or minor hormonal imbalance. Moreover, if one is experiencing either onset of the menstrual cycle or menopause, irregular periods become almost inevitable given the changes that the body goes through during these times.

Some of the reasons for late and irregular periods are listed below. 

1. Obesity or low body weight 

Women who are underweight usually suffer from disordered functioning of the body. For an underwent weight body, it is difficult to keep up with overall process ovulation. Late or missed periods can also be associated with health disorders like anorexia in skinny girls. Therefore, in such conditions, health experts advise women to gain appropriate kilos to regulate the overall functioning of the body. On the flip side imbalance in hormones can also lead to irregular periods in overweight women. More often, obesity in women can point towards other health complications like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) that directly affects period cycles. Therefore, in every case maintaining a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI) is suggested. 

2. Stress

While uninstalling social media apps like WhatsApp and Instagram may help one to be at peace for some time, stress may lead to a more serious mental health issue by directly affecting hypothalamus- a part of the brain that is responsible for regulating the periods. Moreover, stress can impact both weight loss and weight gain that leads to an imbalance in the menstruation cycle. If you haven’t been taking care of yourself lately add up some meditation and exercise in your schedule. 

3. PCOS

During PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) your body starts producing more male hormones or testosterone. As a result of hormonal imbalance, ovaries develop a layer of a cyst and make ovulation irregular. 

4. If you are on birth control pills

If you keep going on and off on birth control pills, you may experience a change in your menstruation cycle. Birth control pills are rich in hormones like progestin and estrogen that helps in preventing your ovaries from releasing an egg. Moreover, other kinds of birth control that are either injected or implanted can also cause missed periods.

5. Early menopause

Unlike other women who experience menopause at the age between 45-55, some experience it around their early 40s’. If the periods are being irregular or missed altogether and you are around 40s’ you might be just experiencing early menopause. However, getting a period after a year of menopause calls for an immediate medical checkup.

6. Thyroid issues and chronic diseases

Long-lasting diseases like celiac disease and diabetes can also impact your menstrual cycle and can easily be cured with medical assistance. Moreover, an underactive or overactive thyroid gland could also be responsible for missed or late periods. These issues can be treated with proper medication and periods are likely to return back to normal.  

7. When to schedule a doctor’s visit?

In most of the cases, irregular or missed periods are normal and are not to be worried much about but one must seek a doctor’s visit in all cases of unusually heavy bleeding, nausea, bleeding that lasts longer than seven days, high fever, or extreme pain.

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Women’s Wellness: All Of These Things Are True While Going Through Menopause

Written By: Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin
January 3, 2022 | 10:00 AM |
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  • Stages of Menopause
  • How to Prepare for the Transition to Menopause
  • The Importance of Exercise
  • Managing Mental Health

 

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Being a woman is challenging enough without also having to navigate the time after childbirth and before menopause. It’s especially difficult when you’re feeling like you’re not measuring up to other moms while going through menopause. These days, mothers and women going through menopause often feel like they’re not measuring up to other women. It can be difficult to talk about your depressive thoughts but you can set boundaries to create space for your own reflection. Menopause can also really help even discover issues that you didn’t know existed.

The three stages of menopause

Perimenopause is the time leading up to menopause. It describes a time when hormones start to decline and menstrual cycles become erratic and irregular. You may start to experience side effects of menopause, like hot flashes or vaginal dryness.

Menopause occurs when you’ve stopped producing the hormones that cause your menstrual period and have gone without a period for 12 months in a row. Once this has occurred, you enter postmenopause.

Postmenopause is the time after menopause has occurred. Once this happens, you’re in postmenopause for the rest of your life. People in postmenopause are at an increased risk for certain health conditions like osteoporosis and heart disease.

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In this article, we’ll explore three key things that we know about the transition into menopause for women and offer some tips on how to navigate it with ease.”

Prepare for the Transition to Menopause

Menopause is a natural process, but it can be an unpleasant one with symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats. It’s important to start preparing for the transition so you can minimize these symptoms and feel your best. The most important thing to do is talk to your doctor about balancing your hormones. Some doctors may prescribe hormone therapy that will help reduce these symptoms or recommend lifestyle changes such as reducing alcohol intake and increasing sleep time. Healthy Skin

We all want healthy, beautiful skin at any age. Choosing foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals can help your skin stay healthy and smooth. Omega-3s also support healthy skin, hair, and nails.

The Importance of Exercise

Women’s Health (like Men’s) suffers when we don’t get enough exercise. Studies show that women who exercise regularly tend to have a lower risk of breast cancer, osteoporosis, and even depression. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend either 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week (or any combination of the two). Sugar. It’s not only the white granulated stuff that’s bad for you. Sugar is an additive in far too many foods these days (and a lot of them aren’t even sweet!). One of the biggest culprits is soda and other sugary drinks, which have been shown to be linked to breast cancer.

Also Read Here Are Some Exercises For Women From Every Age Group

What Triggers Anxiety in Women?

Anxiety can be triggered by many different things. It’s important to remember that it is those triggers, not the anxiety itself, which make an individual feel anxious. For some people, sitting in a public place alone can trigger feelings of anxiety and nervousness. For others, the sound of a slamming door or someone yelling their name can cause sudden and intense feelings of panic and dread. For some, anxiety is triggered by their thoughts, feelings, and memories. They can feel anxious about their past experiences, the future or even their imagined fears. For others, anxiety can occur while they are in the middle of an activity or conversation. An individual may not realize that a particular situation is causing them anxiety until they take a step back and reflect on it.

Why is it Important to Reduce Stress

When it comes to stress, there are many different types. Too much or too little of any type can lead to long-term health problems. With the right balance of nutrition, sleep, and exercise, you can reduce your stress levels. Addressing other underlying health issues will also help you to feel less stressed. With the right balance of nutrition, sleep, and exercise, you can reduce your stress levels. Addressing other underlying health issues will also help you to feel less stressed.

Why You Should Stop Comparing Your Body with Others

Comparing our bodies to others is often a time-consuming and demoralizing activity. While the goal might seem like a good idea in theory, it’s not something that we can really change. Not everyone will have the same body type. So, let’s stop comparing our bodies to others and instead focus on what we know we can change. Don’t beat yourself up about it, and don’t compare yourself to what you see around you.

How to Log Off of Social Media

In a world that seems to be getting hectic by the day, it can be very hard to slow down and take the time for your mental health. Social media can be a huge catalyst in our mental well-being. The more we’re scrolling through social media, the more we’re stressing ourselves out and making ourselves unhappy. It’s important to focus on what really matters and log off of social media when you need to get your head on straight.

Female Empowerment

Women’s empowerment is a phrase that can be applied to any number of things. It can mean taking control of one’s life and making the best decisions for oneself, or it can mean fighting for equality in a world that still sees women as unequal. Some may say that women’s empowerment is about owning your sexual orientation, your body, and your sense of self. Whatever it means to different people, however, one thing remains true: all women deserve to be empowered. Menopause can be one such time where you may not only feel empowered but also liberated. So enjoy the journey.

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Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin

Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin has done her masters in Journalism & Communication and has worked as a senior journalist, editor and columnist for leading publications like The Logical Indian, Deccan Chronicle, Worldwide Media Corporation, The Bridge and Provoke.
With Infano, she hopes to create more awareness about women’s health issues. Suffering with Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition, she has also been advocating for its awareness through media.

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