How much exercise can affect your period?
Intense exercise can interrupt the balance of hormones that drives your menstrual cycle. This can cause you to bleed when you are not on your period, have a lighter flow than normal, or stop having a flow at all. Young athletes, especially those who are eating very little, are well known to experience this.
What can throw off your period?
The most common reasons are:pregnancy.stress.sudden weight loss.being overweight.doing too much exercise.taking the contraceptive pill.the menopause.polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
How much delay is normal in period?
“On average, these cycles are 24 to 38 days long.” That means that a 28-day cycle one month and a 26-day cycle the next month is probably nothing to worry about. Your period might be considered late if: It's been more than 38 days since your last period.
Why is period late if not pregnant?
Menstrual irregularities, such as missed or late periods, occur in 14–25% of women of childbearing age. They can result from a range of conditions besides pregnancy, including hormonal imbalances, hormonal birth control, stress, weight loss, trauma, and certain health conditions.