Can excessive stress cause delayed menstruation?

Every woman has experienced irregular menstruation, some are early, some are delayed. Normally, it is normal for menstruation to be between 21 and 36 hours. During puberty, menstruation will often be delayed. But even within this range, if menstruation is delayed too often, it should not be ignored. The cause should be found out and targeted treatment should be given. Some people say that stress and anxiety will delay menstruation, so can stress and anxiety delay menstruation?

1. Stress and anxiety can delay menstruation

Heavy work goals, mental stress, anxiety, and excessive work pressure usually cause delayed menstruation. Menstruation is caused by the action of a type of hormone metabolized by the uterus and ovaries on the uterine wall. The growth hormone metabolized by the uterus and ovaries is also controlled by the pituitary gland and hypothalamus. Therefore, any abnormality in any process during this period will affect the menstrual period. It may also be accompanied by breast pain, chest tightness, shortness of breath and upset. Although we are still unable to determine the exact impact of excessive work stress on the body, it can indeed affect women's menstrual patterns.

Experts remind women to learn how to relieve stress and avoid anxiety and stress. Maintain a happy spirit, avoid mental stimulation and mood swings. Some people experience lower abdominal distension, back pain, breast pain, mild diarrhea, fatigue, sleepiness, irritability, anger or depression during their menstrual period. These are all normal and there is no need to worry too much.

Second, the causes of delayed menstruation can be divided into the following categories:

1. Mental factors cause delayed menstruation: Mental stress, anxiety, grief, sadness, anger, broken love and other abnormal mental states usually cause delayed menstruation

What should I do if a girl has irregular menstruation? What are the reasons for delayed menstruation in girls? What are the symptoms of delayed menstruation in girls? What harm does irregular menstruation do to the human body?

Generally, if menstruation is delayed for one week, it is a symptom of irregular menstruation. The causes of delayed menstruation can be divided into the following categories:

1. Mental factors: Mental stress, anxiety, grief, sadness, anger, broken heart and other abnormal mental states usually cause delayed menstruation. This condition usually causes breast pain, anxiety, and discomfort, which usually does not require treatment. However, sometimes the menstrual period is delayed and Chinese herbal medicine can be taken for dialectical treatment.

2. Excessive weight loss: Many women take some weight loss drugs or diet too much to control their weight, which leads to delayed menstruation. If this condition is short-lived, the menstrual cycle can be restored naturally, but for older people, medication is often required to restore the menstrual cycle.

3. Taking emergency contraceptives: If you suddenly stop taking emergency contraceptives, especially long-term oral contraceptives, you will experience menstrual disorders.

4. Surgical treatment: Intrauterine surgical treatment, artificial abortion, etc. cause cervical adhesions and lead to menstrual blood stasis, which in turn delays menstruation.

5. Pregnancy: If pregnancy occurs, the menstrual period will stop. When the menstrual period comes, menstruation usually does not occur, and symptoms such as increased urination frequency, appetite changes, vomiting, nausea and vomiting occur.

6. Endocrine imbalance: Polycystic ovary syndrome and ovarian aging can also cause delayed menstruation. Check in time and start treatment as soon as possible if any abnormality is found.

7. Chronic diseases: Some common chronic hepatitis, tuberculosis, tumors, hypothyroidism and other chronic diseases often cause delayed menstruation due to nutritional deficiencies.