Health Issues that can cause changes to your menstrual cycle

Health Issues that can cause changes to your cycle

The following are issues that may lead to changes in the timing and severity of  periods. A regular period is a good sign of health. Any changes or periods becoming irregular may be caused by the following so it is useful to be aware:

• Poor nutrition/ insufficient food intake
• Stress
• Lack of sleep
• Poor recovery after training, such as not having the correct nutrition within 30 minutes of training
• Excessive exercise in relation to food intake
• Contraceptives
• Psychological fatigue e.g exams, competitions
• Travel, especially flights