Period FAQs

can gonorrhea make you miss your period

by Miss Pinkie Heaney V Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI's)
Some STI's, such as gonorrhea and chlamydia, can cause changes in a woman's menstrual cycle like bleeding between periods or delayed/missed periods. Often, these STI's do not have any other symptoms, so this is important to look out for!
Jun 30, 2022

Can an STD make you miss your period?

A number of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), infections, and cancerous conditions can cause irregular periods, including gonorrhea, chlamydia, vaginitis, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), among others.

What kind of infection stops period?

You contracted pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). As the infection spreads to the cells of the uterus, it can lead to problems with menstruation. The Office on Women's Health lists irregular menstrual cycles (like late periods) as one of the symptoms of PID.

Can I miss my period and not be 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.

Why am I not having a period but not pregnant?

Weight changes, hormonal irregularities, and menopause are among the most common causes if you're not pregnant. With these issues, you may miss a period for one or two months, or you may experience complete amenorrhea—that is, no period for three or more months in a row.

Does infection stop menstruation?

In some instances, a UTI may travel into your upper urinary tract. This can lead you to develop a kidney infection. This type of infection is more serious, but will not delay your period. Being sick from many health conditions can sometimes delay menstruation.

Why has my period suddenly stopped?

Amenorrhea—the absence of menstrual periods—does not always signify a serious problem. It may be caused by natural hormonal changes such as menopause or something as common as stress. The key to treating amenorrhea successfully depends upon addressing the underlying cause.

Why did my period suddenly stop?

If a woman is sexually active and her period suddenly stops, she should first take a home pregnancy test to determine if that could be the cause. Hormonal contraceptive use, like the birth control pill shot or a hormonal IUD can cause periods to become very light or even disappear.

Can a yeast infection delay your period?

A similar question was asked on a site where a doctor told the question asker that no, a yeast infection usually does not cause a delay in your period.

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