How many days can stress delay your period?

Periods can be a real pain in the neck. But when they stop due to a stress spike, we find ourselves crossing our fingers that they'll come back!

Periods and stress don't mix

When a late period , it can quickly cause panic on board! Forgotten your pill? Pregnancy?! So first of all, it is advisable to take a pregnancy test in the event of unprotected intercourse in order to exclude this possibility from the list! A little info: the test can be carried out from the 3rd week after sexual activity has taken place.

However, several reasons can also justify a late period , in particular stress! When a peak of stress , it can happen that our cycle suffers and that the rules stop net… How is this possible? How long should you wait before worrying? What can you do to prevent it from happening again? Our team has looked into the matter!

How can stress delay my period?

It goes away and it comes back! Before asking how long, you should first ask yourself why your period is late in returning!

Minute “Did you know?”

THE menstrual ovarian cycle is not, as one might think, stimulated by the ovaries. It is managed by the hypothalamus which is located… in the brain! When we tell you that everything is connected… That’s why we have a stomach ache when we go to a job interview or when we take an exam. Between the body and the head, everything is connected!

There are several types of stress:

Positive acute stress
"Good stress" or stage fright! If you have stage fright, you will have little chance of your period being late 

Negative acute stress
This one happens when you are faced with a difficult situation to overcome like a separation, an accident… But each situation is very personal. Remember that we all have our own degree of tolerance.

Chronic stress
This is the one that escapes us. These situations of repetitive stress which end up overwhelming us and can push us to the point of burnout.

THE physical stress can also delay your period! Stressing your body more than it can handle is also not good for your menstrual cycle! Intense and repeated exercise or losing weight too quickly, for example, can have an impact on your hormones.

It's when you have trouble overcoming a bad stress that our cortisol levels (the stress hormone) go into overdrive and can disrupt our cycle. The good news is that this is a reversible phenomenon!

How many days can stress delay your period?

Late period can be counted in days or months depending on the type of stress and how you handle the situation, your personal, professional, family environment, etc. Periods and the menstrual cycle generally resume their course when emotional calm returns.

Give your body time to come down in pressure and regain its balance. Don't rush it. And if you still have concerns about the return of your period , no need to add an extra dose of stress, do not hesitate to talk about it to your gynecologist or your doctor.

Being ready for the return of your period

Yes! The problem when we have a late period means you never know when it's going to show up again!

In this situation, the use of a menstrual panties is perfectly adequate to prevent a return of periods in the middle of the day or in the middle of the night. No more stress on that side either, you will be ready!

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b: if you happen to have an irregular cycle, remember to write down the dates. Remember, there are apps to track and calculate your menstrual cycle (super practical for taking notes!)

Reduce stress to avoid delaying your period

Well it's time to relax! There are a multitude of ways to reduce your stress . And before you jump straight to medication, you can first try to learn some tricks and see which ones work best for you!

Here are some tips to try:

• take a walk to clear your head
• do a physical activity that you enjoy
• try sophrology, acupuncture, Chinese medicine…
• test herbal medicine, aromatherapy, homeopathy…
• take a nice hot bath or shower
• prefer herbal tea rather than tea before going to sleep
• take a walk to clear your head
• do a physical activity that you enjoy
• try sophrology, acupuncture, Chinese medicine…
• test herbal medicine, aromatherapy, homeopathy…
• take a nice hot bath or shower
• prefer herbal tea rather than tea before going to sleep
• eat healthier
• get enough sleep
• reduce coffee, alcohol
• eat less sugar
• take a magnesium and/or vitamin cure
• avoid screens (we keep telling ourselves this, but we can never do it enough)
• listen to a playlist that relaxes you

And there are many others! It's up to you to find your little rituals to avoid a possible late period .

Stress affects your period and more!

As you will have understood, taking care of your body also involves the mind! The less stressed you feel, the more you will reduce the risks of hormonal disorders , gynecological disorders (mycoses, vaginal dryness, etc.), skin problems (eczema, herpes, etc.), menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea), and many others...

Pay attention to what your body is saying! Tell yourself that if it has decided to put your period on hold, it is to tell you "Stop, take a deep breath". A very practical alarm bell when you feel a little lost, right? Speaking of listening to your body, the free instinctive flow do you know?

And of course, if the problem persists, it is always advisable not to keep it to yourself and to talk about it to your gynecologist or doctor.

And you girls, a late period due to stress Has this ever happened to you? Your experience, your tips… tell us everything by email:

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