delayed menstruation - a joyful and exciting time for women who are planning a baby, but it so happens that the delay is not related to the pregnancy.
If you are not planning a pregnancy, any delay can alert you and scare. In which case the delay menstruation says the threat to health, and in which there is no reason to panic?
Jumps in weight
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Nutritionists point out that dramatic weight loss, as well as an increase in body weight of harm to your health. Adipose tissue is involved in the synthesis of sex hormones, in particular the need for the production of estrogen, which means its sharp decrease or increase is fraught with failure cycle.
Stress
At the time of great excitement and stress cortisol is produced, excessive amounts of which can also affect the menstrual cycle. It is the stress hormone cortisol hinders the development of female sex hormones, thus also there are failures in the cycle and the delay.
Acceptance of contraception
Hormonal contraceptives suppress ovulation, thinning the endometrium contribute to pregnancy has not occurred and was not able to develop. On this background the slim periods may be irregular or disappear altogether.
lactation
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The lack of menstruation during breastfeeding, a perfectly normal natural phenomenon that has even a special name lactation amenorrhea. That is what lies at the basis of the theory that during breastfeeding, because a woman can not get pregnant estrogen deficiency.
Hormonal disorders
Absence of menstruation can be caused not only by sex hormones, any endocrine disease leads to disruption of the cycle. Therefore, if you notice warning signs: fatigue, abrupt weight gain, muscle pain, then consult an endocrinologist.
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