Having a late period could be scary for most ladies not planning to have a baby but late periods aren’t always caused by pregnancy. There are other factors that can cause a late period besides pregnancy. Find them out below
1. STRESS
Don’t rule out stress if your period comes late as stress can cause a late period. The hypothalamus in the brain is where a lot of the hormones for your period are regulated and the hypothalamus can be affected by stress hence causing you to have a late period.
2. RAPID WEIGHT LOSS OR GAIN
Rapid weight loss or gain can delay or cease menstruation. When you gain weight or loss weight rapidly, it could stress your body’s vital organs hence causing you to have a late period.
3. THYROID IRREGULARITY
Having a thyroid imbalance whether it’s hypo- or hyperthyroidism can affect your period and cause you to have a late period.
4. BIRTH CONTROL
A late period can be a harmless side effect of using birth control pills. When you stop using birth control, it can also take some time for your period to come back.
5. EXCESSIVE EXERCISE
Exercising is good for the body but excessive exercise forces the body to protect itself, and preventing ovulation can be a by-product of that phenomenon. So your late period can be as a result of excessive exercise.
6. SICK OR INJURED
Being sick or injured can cause late periods but your body will ovulate when it feels you are healthy again.
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