Thread by @AVONHMO

Think your uterus rules all when it comes to your period? Think again.

When you experience a late period it's down to factors like stress, diet, hormones, etc. - things easily impacted by the #COVID19 pandemic.

Here's how...
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What stress does to your period

Your brain is responsible for sending signals that release the hormones stimulating your ovaries...which in turn tell your uterus to menstruate. Cortisol, a stress hormone made by your brain, can interfere with that process.
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If we're physically stressed, we're showing that by not sleeping, eating, or exercising well. If your system is producing more cortisol than usual because of these responses to ongoing stress, that can create abnormalities.
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Cortisol affects our reproductive hormones by interfering with the feedback cycles that create an imbalance of those necessary period hormones like estrogen and progesterone.
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While cortisol itself isn’t all bad, too much of it can throw bodily functions, like menstruation, out of sync. The higher your cortisol levels, the greater the likelihood of menstrual weirdness.
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While no studies have been published focusing on the effects of a pandemic on menstruation, it makes sense that the psychological stress from health, financial, and family pressures many people are experiencing right now can negatively impact it.
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What to do if your period is late

If your periods are not happening at their normally expected times or are missing completely, consider checking with your doctor.
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Remember that periods go rogue for lots of reasons—it could be medications you're taking, a hyperactive thyroid, or, you guessed it, a possible pregnancy.
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There are other things besides stress that can go into weird periods; significant weight loss or gain can stop your ovulation patterns. A lot of exercises can also screw up the cyclical release pattern.
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In all of this, the most important thing is to not panic.’ Irregular periods are very common right now, given that we’re all a little stressed out.

Well, except you've tossed a bun into the oven.

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