Hormones play a vital role in regulating your menstrual cycle. Even minor hormonal imbalances can lead to noticeable changes in flow, timing, or physical and emotional symptoms. Tap to read!
Oestrogen and Progesterone
These two main reproductive hormones govern the timing, amount of bleeding, and ovulation of your cycle. Imbalance could cause irregularities or skipping of the periods.
Irregular Periods
The change in the hormonal levels may cause changes in ovulation. Ovulation may be delayed or skipped, leading to longer or shorter cycles of periods, irregular periods, or may occasionally not have any period.
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (Menorrhagia)
Sometimes, a low level of progesterone or a higher level of estrogen can make the uterine lining too thick, and hence, this aberration in the lining can occur.
Hormone Imbalance
There are diseases and disorders such as PCOS, thyroid disorders, or perimenopause. It maintains an instability in the hormone levels. It is affecting the maintenance of menstruation.
Stress and Lifestyle
Ongoing worries, not-so-great food, insufficient sleep, and extreme exercise may shake up hormone production, keeping your menstrual health in balance.
Information credits
This information is sourced from Healthline. For menstrual or hormonal concerns, consult a qualified gynaecologist or healthcare provider.