During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are reporting major changes to their usual menstrual cycles. Here's why.
The reason stress can alter the menstrual cycle likely has to do with hormones. Nathan says stress causes cortisol levels to go up, which can suppress the hormonal cycle responsible for a person’s ovulation and period. “When your body is in a time of stress, it’s really not the best time to get pregnant, so it’s shutting down,” she says.
“If you are not having regular periods, your chance of being pregnant may be lowered, but I’d still recommend contraception to prevent pregnancy,” says Nathan., which Nathan says usually comes with other symptoms, such as increased hair growth. Other health conditions, like thyroid or endocrine disorders, can also impact the menstrual cycle, according to Millheiser.
Depending on what’s going on, your doctor may recommend hormonal therapy to regulate your cycle. Nathan says if someone anticipates prolonged stress , they can consider hormonal regulation with the birth control pill, especially if infrequent cycles become bothersome. Millheiser says a period that’s spaced out more than every three months can have health implications. “The reason we get concerned if it’s greater than every three months, even if it’s on a regular frequency, is because you are getting a build up of estrogen which leads to thicker lining of the uterus, which can potentially lead to cancer down the road,” she says.
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