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Why did my period just randomly stop?

Why did my period just randomly stop?

Amenorrhea—the absence of menstrual periods—does not always signify a serious problem. It may be caused by natural hormonal changes such as menopause or something as common as stress.

Can periods stop suddenly?

If your periods suddenly stop, there could be a few reasons for it. One possibility is pregnancy, and a pregnancy test can quickly and easily determine the answer to that. If pregnancy isn’t the case, something else may be the cause of your skipped period, such as: Intense exercise or significant weight loss.

What can cause your period to stop?

Why your periods might stop

  • pregnancy.
  • stress.
  • sudden weight loss.
  • being overweight.
  • doing too much exercise.
  • taking the contraceptive pill.
  • the menopause.
  • polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Why am I still not having my period?

The truth is, there can be a number of causes of the absence of menstruation, also known as amenorrhea. 1  And you have amenorrhea if you have missed at least three menstrual periods in a row or if you are 15 years old and have not yet begun menstruation. While the most common cause of amenorrhea is pregnancy, it’s not the only culprit.

Why did my period stop and restart again?

There are many reasons why your period may stop and then start again, and most of them are completely harmless and nothing to worry about. The most common causes are hormonal imbalances (like estrgoen excess), a tilted or flexed tuerus, liver qi stagnation, emotional blockages and endometrial tissue blocking your cervix.

Why does birth control slow down your period?

Many forms of birth control use progestin and/or estrogen hormones to prevent ovulation and/or implantation. These hormones also affect the uterine lining, and can lead to some spotting in between periods, and they do reduce your menstrual bleeding.

Why has my period suddenly stopped?

Irregular periods. Each month it is not uncommon to experience variation in your period symptoms – some may be more painful than others and some may be lighter than others

  • Weight gain.
  • Rapid weight loss.
  • Stress.
  • Excessive exercise.
  • Contraceptives.
  • Menopause.