• Food
  • Family
  • Beauty & Health
  • Style
  • Great Women
  • Events/Win
  • Domestic Diva Awards 2022
  • Food
    • Eating Out
    • Cooking Tips
    • Festive Food
    • Asian Recipes
    • Food
    • Celebrity Recipes
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Healthy Recipes
    • Quick & Easy Recipes
    • Western Recipes
  • Family
    • Family
    • Save Money
    • Parenting
    • Sex & Marriage
    • Travel
  • Beauty & Health
    • Beauty & Health
    • Skincare
    • Makeup
    • Hair
    • Awards
    • Diet & Nutrition
    • Fitness
    • Wellness
  • Style
  • Great Women
    • Career
    • Great Women of Our Time
    • Real Life
  • Entertainment
  • EVENTS/WIN
  • #SchoolForLife
  • Hair Awards
  • Great Escape
  • Explore Singapore
  • Also available at:
Privacy Menu
SPH Media

Copyright © 2023 SPH Media Limited. Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. All rights reserved.

  • Food
  • Family
  • Beauty & Health
  • Style
  • Great Women
  • Events/Win

Beauty & Health

Missed Your Period? This Could Be Why

Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Beauty & Health

Missed Your Period? This Could Be Why

August 6, 2018

Periods are like annoying family members, they’re a pain to deal with, but when they’re late or missing, we get a bit worried.

Of course when we’ve been waiting days or even weeks for our monthly visit, one of the most obvious reasons to panic is pregnancy. But if you’ve double checked or there’s no way you’re up the duff, then it can be a cause for concern.

We’ve discovered the main reasons why your period may be late, and whether it’s a reason to go and see your doctor or no real drama.

READ MORE:
Fruit Juices That Will Help You Lose Weight And Get Clearer Skin
These 10 Gyms Located In Town Will Make You Love Working Out
Small Things You Can Do Every Day To Get Healthier

https://www.womensweekly.com.sg/gallery/beauty-and-health/why-you-missed-your-period/
Missed Your Period? This Could Be Why
You've miscalculated
image

While the average cycle is 28 days, the length, heaviness and time between periods varies for each woman. So even if your period doesn’t come exactly four weeks after your last, it may not even be late at all.

Dr Rosie Worsley, an endocrinologist at Jean Hailes for Women’s Health says there are plenty of apps you can use to track your cycle, but it doesn’t have to be anything fancy.

“You can always mark a 1 in your diary or calendar on the first day you get your period. That’s a simple way to keep track of where you are in your cycle. You can also count the number of days between cycles to work out how long your cycle lasts. If you find you still can’t predict when or if your period is coming after tracking your cycle then it’s probably time to see your GP.”

You're stressed
image

We’ve all had moments when work is crazy, relationships are tense, or the kids are driving us nuts. And as it turns out, these moments can wreak havoc on our menstrual cycles.

When you’re stressed, the hypothalamus, which is the control centre for all your hormones, suppresses your reproduction temporarily. And it’s quite smart because if you’re stressed due to something like sickness or an unfriendly; it’s the body’s way of telling us now is not the right time to have a baby.

“Having the occasional late period is very common and is often due to stress – whether that’s mental or emotional stress or physical stress, for example, from a bad case of the flu,” says Dr Worsley.

Remember to take some downtime and unwind. Cosy up with a book, go to a yoga class or go for a walk if things are getting a bit too much, this may relieve you of some stress.

You're overweight or underweight
image

Oestrogen regulates the female reproductive system and is essential for building your uterine lining and having a period. But when you’re overweight, you produce too much and when you’re underweight, you don’t produce enough.

If your weight is affecting your periods and fertility, be sure to check in with your doctor.

You're on hormonal birth control
image

Whether it’s The Pill, hormonal IUDs, implants or shots, going on or off birth control could be the reason behind your late period.

These types of contraception contain oestrogen and progestin, which stop your ovaries from releasing eggs. As this can disrupt the hormonal balance in your body, this can lead to a late period. If you decide to come off hormonal birth control, it can take up to six months for your cycle to go back to being consistent so try not to panic if that’s the case.

You have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
image

PCOS affects around 10 per cent of women and occurs when your body produces too much of the male hormone androgen. Due to this hormone imbalance, the ovaries develop cysts, and this can make ovulation irregular or stop it altogether.

Symptoms of PCOS include:

Extra hair on your face or other parts of your body
Acne
Hair loss or thinning
Weight gain and/or trouble losing weight
Developing patches of dark skin on the back of your neck and other areas
For any concerns, please speak to your doctor.

You're diabetic
image

When your blood sugar levels change, it can be linked to hormonal changes.

It’s rare, but if you suffer from diabetes when your blood sugar levels are either too low or too high, and you’re not managing it, this could be why your period is irregular.

 

You're perimenopausal
image

Once women hit their forties, it’s normal for period cycles to become shorter and less regular as menopause approaches between the ages of 45 and 55.

If you develop these period symptoms and you’re 40 or younger, you’re thought to have early perimenopause. This is simply your body’s way of letting you know that you aren’t producing as many eggs and you’re heading towards the end of menstruation.

You have a thyroid issue
image

Located in your neck, the thyroid gland is responsible for keeping your body processes in check, including your menstrual cycle.

If you have a thyroid disorder, your body may produce too much or not enough of the hormone, prolactin. When prolactin levels are altered, this causes a disruption in the menstrual cycle and can be a reason for an absent or late period.

Learn more about what happens to your body when you’re on your period below: 

  • TAGS:
  • Health
  • Nutrition
  • periods
  • wellbeing
  • Wellness
SHARE THIS ON

What’s Hot

Beauty & Health

SWW x Chloé: An Afternoon Of Layering A...

Beauty & Health

Beauty Bestsellers To Buy Now Before The...

Beauty & Health

10 Best Budget Beauty Deals To Shop Now

Beauty & Health

Find The Best Beauty Gifts To Give To Yo...

Beauty & Health

8 Best Alternatives To The Dyson Hair Dryer

Beauty & Health

What It's Like To Be Diagnosed With Type...

Beauty & Health

Early 11.11 Sale: Fitness Deals You'll W...

Beauty & Health

The Chloé Pop-up at Raffles City Is A F...

Beauty & Health

This Dyson Hair Dryer Is On Sale Now

Beauty & Health

10 Best Red Lipsticks For Asian Skin To ...

Beauty & Health

How To Eat Without Worrying About Gainin...

Beauty & Health

18 Weight-Loss Foods To Pair With Any Wo...

Editor’s Picks
  • Skincare 20 Hydrating Sleeping Masks That Will Help You Wake Up To Glowing Skin
  • Hair 15 Easy Hairstyles Perfect For Chinese New Year Visiting
  • Skincare These Skincare Habits To Follow Will Up Your Self-Care Routine
  • Skincare Lightweight Japanese And Korean Sunscreens We Are Loving Right Now
  • Skincare Here's What To Do If Dry Skin Is Ruining Your Anti-Ageing Routine
  • Makeup The Best Beauty Products That Went Viral In 2022
Don't Miss Out Ever Again!
Tips & tricks to stay sane + win invites to our events!

By signing up, you indicate that you have read and agreed with our Privacy Statement
Footer Menu
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Conditions of Access
  • PDPA
  • Privacy Policy
?>">
SPH Magazine

Copyright © 2023 SPH Media Limited. Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. All rights reserved.