Stopped Getting My Period?!

katietat

Hi Everyone !

I apologize upfront to all the men on here, this is directed toward the ladies. Also, if I posted this in the wrong section, could someone push me in the right direction so I can report is it there? Thanks!

Anyway: THE ISSUE

Alright so I got my period last month, late. Ever since I've started exercising a lot, my period has become later and later. My parents are really nagging me about it. This cycle, my period hasn't come at all yet, or rather -- it's been over 40 days since I got my last period.
Before this I used to get my cycle like clockwork.

I'd like to say I am training to start running road races and lifting weights, in a cycle of every other day. I also attend fitness classes when I can at night and on the weekends.

Is it because I'm over exercising or should I maybe eat more of something or less of another?
Has anyone ever experienced this issue?

Any thoughts or advice would be great and appreciated !
Also if you'd like to add me as a friend I'd be more than happy to make more MFP buddies!

Thank you so much,

Katie

dancingdeer

How tall are you and how much do you weigh?

The body will stop having "cycles" if there is not enough fat to sustain it. Your exercise has something to do with it I'm sure...Lot's of professional athletes don't have their periods.

You may want to talk to your doctor, though.

lucylue21

i just posted about this yesterday. i am sorta in the same boat as you. i got mine yesterday but it is super light and very late compared to normal. i would love to see the answer to this. incase anyone was wondering i am 5 foot 8 inches and 125 pounds.

LelitaB

Hi Katie,

This could be many things, and I suggest you do check with a doctor to be safe.

What is your BMI? Being underweight can cause the body to stop mensturating. It could also be because of nutritional issues.

Or, it might just be a phase your body is going through... sometimes because of factors like stress these things can just be different for a bit.

As annoying as this advice is though, I would see a doctor, or at least ring that free medical advice line and see what they say.

Hope this helps!

Lelita

Contrarian

Your parents are nagging you for not getting your period on time? Wow. I have heard of controlling parents, but that's just weird.

ambermichon

I am definitely not underweight or even at goal but this has happened to me. I asked my doctor and she said it was probably due to significant weight loss and lots of exercise.

katietat

How tall are you and how much do you weigh?

The body will stop having "cycles" if there is not enough fat to sustain it. Your exercise has something to do with it I'm sure...Lot's of professional athletes don't have their periods.

You may want to talk to your doctor, though.

I am 5'8." and 154 pounds -- in the healthy range.
However, my exercise has spiked recently due to my dedication to a healthier lifestyle and weight loss.

kmeekhof

Your parents are nagging you for not getting your period on time? Wow. I have heard of controlling parents, but that's just weird.

Maybe they are just concerned that she is over working herself or depriving herself nutritionally?

lukimakamai

I'm assuming you either know for a fact their is no way you are pregnant (you are abstinent) or you have taken a test. .. It is not uncommon for people to stop menstrating when their body fat falls- if your body fat is too low, you won't get your period. You can call your OBGYN and discuss your concerns and see if they want you to come in.

Rikki444

Your body fat may be low enough which delays your (.)... I know that if you search on-line you will find some 'home remedies', but you should probably listen to your parents (at least this time ) and see your doctor to rule out all other possibilities.

simone_84

Its not unusual to experience lighter periods or even none at all when making big changes to your diet and exercise routine. I served in the military and when I went to boot camp I didn't have a period the entire 3 months I was there and I'm one of those people who can time it to the day when its coming. The same was true for 99% of the recruits in my platoon. It came back within a few months of graduating boot camp when life slowed down some. Its also been late here the last couple months since I've started up with MFP. Just the body adjusting. However, I will also say that it is your body and nobody knows it better than you. If you feel like it could be something more than just your body adjusting to diet/exercise changes ask your doctor.

katietat

I am definitely not underweight or even at goal but this has happened to me. I asked my doctor and she said it was probably due to significant weight loss and lots of exercise.

Yes, same ! That's what I'm thinking too, I think I'll schedule an appointment with my doctor though.
Thanks !

katietat

Your parents are nagging you for not getting your period on time? Wow. I have heard of controlling parents, but that's just weird.

Well my mom is a nurse and she's worried that I'm over-exercising / the stress of college is getting to me.
But I feel great ! So I don't know what's up.

katietat

Hi Katie,

This could be many things, and I suggest you do check with a doctor to be safe.

What is your BMI? Being underweight can cause the body to stop mensturating. It could also be because of nutritional issues.

Or, it might just be a phase your body is going through... sometimes because of factors like stress these things can just be different for a bit.

As annoying as this advice is though, I would see a doctor, or at least ring that free medical advice line and see what they say.

Hope this helps!

Lelita

Thank you so much !
I am most certainly not underweight, my BMI is in the upper healthy level for me.
I'm going to plan to visit my doctor if I don't get it within this month.

Lauren38570

I'd be happy girl , it's good to have a break from it!

schobert101

Well I guess I will ask the obvious since no one has mentioned it..........are you sure you are not pregnant? See your doctor in any case. There are multilple possible reasons and if it is from exercise or being underweight then those things will need to be modified.

alischaid

This happened to me a couple of months ago. I was working out twice a day, but eating all my calories. I got out to a 46 day cycle for two months, and then it went back to normal. Your body is just adjusting.

CakeFit21

I'd be happy girl , it's good to have a break from it!

No.

nessajk

Obvious question - is there a possibility that you are pregnant?

I think exercise isn't supposed to affect your period unless you are at a very very high athletic level with a very low body fat percentage. If you are young (as in adolescent) it can vary, just because you are still changing. Stress can definitely play a role, too.

katietat

Its not unusual to experience lighter periods or even none at all when making big changes to your diet and exercise routine. I served in the military and when I went to boot camp I didn't have a period the entire 3 months I was there and I'm one of those people who can time it to the day when its coming. The same was true for 99% of the recruits in my platoon. It came back within a few months of graduating boot camp when life slowed down some. Its also been late here the last couple months since I've started up with MFP. Just the body adjusting. However, I will also say that it is your body and nobody knows it better than you. If you feel like it could be something more than just your body adjusting to diet/exercise changes ask your doctor.

Thank you for this piece of information.
It's good to know that my body is just adjusting to this.
Hopefully it'll come back soon then. (:

Thanks again !

sameheartnewbeat

I had the same problem and am actually still having that problem. I lost my period for 6 months; I went to the doctor and they gave me pills that will make it come back. I think it was the emotional stress and exercising that caused it. Before they put me on medication, I tried to stop exercising and dieting all together. It didn't bring my period back but it was incredibly hard for me to get back into the swing of things. I was binging every night. Go to your gynecologist. She will probably make you take a pregnancy test just to assure you are not pregnant and give you the prescription.
Warning you, this medication is a hormone pill and boy did it really make my hormones crazy. I am not a big fan of chocolate, but I've had the strongest chocolate cravings the past couple of days haha =P also it made me break out a bit, which is usually a symptom on my period coming. Hope this helps.

katietat

This happened to me a couple of months ago. I was working out twice a day, but eating all my calories. I got out to a 46 day cycle for two months, and then it went back to normal. Your body is just adjusting.

I think this might be my case, because I am doing the same thing !

speckledbandit

Happens to me with some regularity now that I've started exercising. I'm not worried or pregnant.

katietat

Obvious question - is there a possibility that you are pregnant?

I think exercise isn't supposed to affect your period unless you are at a very very high athletic level with a very low body fat percentage. If you are young (as in adolescent) it can vary, just because you are still changing. Stress can definitely play a role, too.

Answer : No, I am not pregnant -- I am not sexually active, which I am proud of.

Well I am seventeen, but I am sure not at a high athletic level ! Thanks for the piece of information (:

catshark209

I'm definitely underweight and mine hasn't stopped coming, damn it! I'd be overjoyed if it stopped though.
I personally think that its the initial shock to your body of eating healthier...especially if you totally did an about face with your fitness level.

katietat

I'm definitely underweight and mine hasn't stopped coming, damn it! I'd be overjoyed if it stopped though.
I personally think that its the initial shock to your body of eating healthier...especially if you totally did an about face with your fitness level.

I kind of am, it's nice not having to be like "great, it's here..." but at the same time my parents are in turn making me worry.
But yeah, I sort of think it's shock.
Thanks for replying !

katietat

I had the same problem and am actually still having that problem. I lost my period for 6 months; I went to the doctor and they gave me pills that will make it come back. I think it was the emotional stress and exercising that caused it. Before they put me on medication, I tried to stop exercising and dieting all together. It didn't bring my period back but it was incredibly hard for me to get back into the swing of things. I was binging every night. Go to your gynecologist. She will probably make you take a pregnancy test just to assure you are not pregnant and give you the prescription.
Warning you, this medication is a hormone pill and boy did it really make my hormones crazy. I am not a big fan of chocolate, but I've had the strongest chocolate cravings the past couple of days haha =P also it made me break out a bit, which is usually a symptom on my period coming. Hope this helps.

Oh gosh, I don't want to go on any pill. I already talked to my mom about going on a hormone pill to regulate it and we crossed that off the list. She wants me to stop dieting / exercising and I put a stop to that discussion. I guess we'll have to play the waiting game for a bit longer and then go from there.
However if it persists we'll have to see the doctor and listen to what she says !
Thanks for this piece of advice, it'll sure help me (:

katietat

Thanks everyone for their replies and advice, I will certainly use it all in regard to how I act in the near future regarding this problem.
I love the MFP community, it's really helped me stay on track these past two months, but it's only the start of my journey.

Good luck to everyone and if anyone needs a friend -- I am always here !

SabrinaG1986

Your parents are nagging you for not getting your period on time? Wow. I have heard of controlling parents, but that's just weird.

^^

LOLOL.

lukimakamai

Answer : No, I am not pregnant -- I am not sexually active, which I am proud of.

Well I am seventeen, but I am sure not at a high athletic level ! Thanks for the piece of information (:

Not to sound maternal but, GOOD GIRL! I waited until I got married and I'm soooooooooo glad I did!

lexgem

Just thought of one more thing that hasn't been mentioned yet, but you say you're in college? I know that going to college for the first time was enough "stress" to delay my period for a couple of cycles (I wasn't sexually active either at the time). I handled the stress very well otherwise. The same happens whenever I start a new job or some other life change.