Stopped Getting My Period?!

dad106

I didn't get my period once, but thats because I'm on the pill and it can eventually stop your period.

I did notice though, that since being on the pill, exercising and losing weight that everything has become more regular. So give your body time... it will even out.

lynn1982

Just to chime in with my own experience - my period is always lighter when I am exercising regularly. Changing up your exercise routine (I think you said you're exercising twice a day?) can definitely delay it too. And I think someone already mentioned stress - that can also affect your menstrual cycle. For me, exercise keeps my cycle regular since it helps me combat stress, but it's also much lighter. When I don't exercise, my stress hormones kick in and I'm always late, but much heavier. It's totally normal for your period to change with exercise and/or various forms of stress in your life. You should definitely get it checked out, but also know that it may not be a problem. (But see a doctor to be sure!)

dawnemjh

When I was 32 I came off thepill after being on it for only 8 mos. At the same time I started running. I had lost about 100 pounds 2-3 years prior to this, but still needed to lose another 30 or so. That was the last time I had my period and I am 39!!! I now need to take progesterone to get my period as my progesterone levels are chronically low. No one can tell me why this happened. I have been to many different dr.s because of this, and some say maybe due to all my running, but certainly I am not underweight, I am 5'8" and 165 pounds!!!
It could just be a fluctuation your body is going through, but you should make an appt with GYN and tell them so they can maybe check some bloodwork!!!
Good luck!

char2009

are you getting enough nutrients?? I was annorexic when i was younger and my period stopped then.

Nette_54

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.

It is your parents job to be concerned about you, I think it rather rude of that person to say the are controlling, your periods stopping a health issue. weight loss can cause your periods to stop but as everyone has said please go see your doctor just to be on the safe side

Nette_54

are you getting enough nutrients?? I was annorexic when i was younger and my period stopped then.

I was going to say so girls with anorexia can lose their period too but didn't want to offend anyone not that I am suggesting you are anorexic but as was said you might be short on nutrients or just getting too thin with all the exercise

evesacks

If you aren't underweight (or close to being under weight ie your BMI is over 20) then focus on healthy eating (or you can be lacking in nutrients) and when your weight stabilises it will come back. Also have a couple of days off your training each week.

But go to doctor to discuss if you are worried or if go more than 3 months without.

I have mild pcos so often go through phases of irregular / long cycles, comes back back with healthy eating.

gettinghealthy777

I had this problem when I was younger and even now. I spoke to the doctor and she said it is very normal for your cycle to stop or be lighter..when you start dieting and or exercising...