By Aaron Moore
Last Updated Jul 28, 2023
In case you are experiencing a lot of stress, it is going to affect your menstrual cycles. Your brain is going to shut down the production of estrogen and other reproductive hormones because it is busy handling the stress. Ensure that you relax yourself and de-stress regularly.
If you physically exert yourself, cortisol will be released. It is the same hormone which is released because of stress. Excess of anything is bad for your body and thus, it can affect your menstrual cycles. Your body won’t have any energy left to regulate your sex hormones. Similarly, it is often accompanied by eating disorders which disrupt their body from having essential nutrients required for a healthy menstrual cycle.
Excess fat might not be good for your body but you do require it till some level. When you have low body fat, estrogen hormone would not be released and this leads to irregular periods. Anorexia and bulimia are also prone in women who have low body fat. Before beginning a weight loss diet, one must consult their dietician, so that they don’t end up creating health hazards for themselves.
It is a hormone imbalance in body which can affect a women’s ovulation. Acne, excessive hair growth and weight gain are other symptoms of having PCOS, but it isn’t necessary that one would show all the signs. There could be high levels of sex hormones in a female’s body because of it which could lead to infertility.
Overactive thyroid as well as underactive thyroid could be a reason why a woman is suffering from menstrual irregularities. Hormones produced by thyroid glands are necessary for maintaining metabolism and thus, if these hormones are not released it could affect the menstrual cycle.
Drinking a lot of alcohol leads to infertility and irregular cycles. Alcohol has certain toxins in it which can cause permanent tissue damage and upset the sensitive hormonal balance which maintains the menstrual cycles.
It is harmful for both men and women, when it comes to reproduction. Smoking could alter levels of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and other hormones. Women who smoke also suffer from more premenstrual symptoms and are less likely to conceive.
Your diet should be rich in nutrients, antioxidants and probiotic foods. If you are having irregular cycles, you should think of correcting your lifestyle. It can also lead to thyroid problems. Have proper intake of fiber and proteins. Along with it, binge eating is also not good for women.
Pesticides can block the hormones in your body and thus your endocrine system won’t work that well. Women exposed to active pesticides had increased chances of experiencing long cycles, missed periods and inter-menstrual bleeding. Females who work near organic solvents may suffer from reproductive challenges.
If your schedules fluctuates a lot, chances are your body is getting affected by it. According to research nurses who worked around the clock are more likely to suffer from irregular menstrual cycles.
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