If your periods are not regular, the flow is less or more, or the pain is very severe, then this can also be due to stress. Know how stress is disturbing your menstrual cycle. Also, read the remedies to fix it in the article.
Stress and Menstrual Cycle: Many studies have been done on stress, which clearly show that women are more prone to stress. Women are more sensitive to stress. Due to constant stress, physical and mental changes occur in women. Physical changes have the greatest impact on the monthly periods. Constant stress can disturb your periods.
Dr. Saloni Chaddha of the Gynecology Department at Safdarjung Hospital says that constant fatigue, lack of sleep, pressure of social media and work pressure come into your life in the form of stress. When you remain stressed for a long time, the brain's stress-resistant system (HPA axis) becomes active, which makes the body produce more cortisol and adrenaline. These hormones disturb your menstrual cycle (HPO axis), that is, the balance of estrogen, progesterone, FSH, LH is disturbed. Let us understand further in easy language.
5 signs that show your menstrual cycle is getting disturbed due to mental stress
1- Irregular menstrual cycles
It happens many times that the timing of your periods changes. Sometimes periods start early and sometimes very late. These are signs of stress that you are taking too much stress about something.
2- Absence of menstruation (amenorrhea)
Sometimes periods do not occur in a month. That means ovulation stops. This is called stress-induced amenorrhea. This also occurs due to severe stress.
3- Period flow is light or heavy / High-Low Period Flow
Yes, if you remain under stress for the entire month, the flow during periods becomes less or more, which also causes cramps. Hormonal changes occur during stress, which causes changes in the tissues.
4- Period Cramps
When you are under stress, tension in the muscles increases, and swelling increases. Due to this, these cramps start hurting more when periods arrive.
5- Increase in PMS symptoms
Due to stress, symptoms like mood swings, irritability, fatigue, etc., also increase during periods as compared to normal days.
Tips for smooth periods
If your menstrual cycle is getting irregular or your periods are also disturbed, then it is important to handle it with patience and understanding. Sometimes small habits provide great relief, such as
- Start doing yoga before your periods arrive. Do meditation. This will relieve stress, and the period will also be comfortable.
- Change your diet. Eat nutritious and fiber rich food. Make it a habit to eat bananas and bananas before periods.
- Include regular exercise in your daily routine. Take 7 to 8 hours of good sleep.
- If you are constantly stressed and something is bothering you, seek counselling – you will get help.
If your irregularity persists for more than 3 menstrual cycles, your period suddenly disappears, or you are experiencing pain, fatigue, or sudden weight loss, make sure you see your doctor.
