Weight Changes and the Effects on the Menstrual Cycle

[Comencenala]

I gained twenty pounds or more about a year ago and found that my very regular cycle started to become less so. I started missing periods which has never happened to me in my life. I went 3 months without one at one point and am not on birth control. As a side I am 28 so that may start to affect things as well.

I went to my GP and had a full check up down below, including a few tests for PCOS and everything came back negative. My cycle started to regulate again very slightly but things still weren't as regular as they were. I recently started eating a lot better, am consuming no alcohol, and am getting a lot more exercise and have lost about 10 pounds. I went from having a just over 28 day cycle (or longer, once things had regulated more) to now menstruating every two weeks. My periods are a lot less painful then they were before which is great but I'm hoping that my body is just adjusting to the new healthy lifestyle and will eventually re-regulate. If not, I guess I will go back to my GP. 

Has anyone experienced a change in their cycle with weight gain/loss? Just looking for info.

[MarreFitbit]

Hey there @Comencenala, thanks for stopping by!   I haven't experienced any changes in my period with weight gain/loss, but my sisters did. 

My best recommendation to your question/inquiry is to consult your doctor. Try to know your body with a specialist on this area, see and understand what your body needs and the changes it goes through. As you may know, every body is different.

What I learned when I went to the doctor with my sister (she missed her period for almost 6 months due to overweight) is that both, weight loss and weight gain have been shown to influence menstrual cycle regularity. This is because changes in weight may lead to changes in hormone levels, including estrogen and testosterone. In either case, the weight change and resulting hormonal changes are read by the body as a stress signal telling your body it is not an ideal time for pregnancy, so ovulation ceases.

To find your healthy weight, start to log your period and weight monthly. If you do experience a change in your menstrual cycle, you can easily backtrack and review this information. Note that your healthy weight may not be a “normal” weight for your height, as defined by BMI. 

If you’ve recently experienced a change in your menstrual cycle, take a step back and see if weight change may be a factor.

Let's see what others share in this thread. Point me out if there's anything else I may assist you with.

[PAVIDLO]

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