Why do I gain weight if I don't have my period?

Some female friends are overweight, have irregular menstruation, and may even have amenorrhea. Female friends who experience this kind of situation usually don’t know what caused it, so they don’t know how to treat it. So, what is the reason for not having menstruation and gaining weight?

The main reason for weight gain when menstruation is absent is polycystic ovary syndrome. Because polycystic ovary syndrome leads to increased androgen, patients will mainly show symptoms of weight gain, excessive hair growth, and anovulation or infrequent ovulation.

Ultrasound examination will reveal that both uterus and ovaries show polycystic ovary-like changes, with more than 12 eggs in each ovary. This situation often leads to infertility in clinical medicine, so corresponding treatment is required. The most common treatment method is that if the testosterone level is high, Diane-35 can be used to reduce the testosterone level to normal, and then ovulation can be promoted clinically. Then, ultrasound examination can be used to guide sexual intercourse, and there will be a chance of pregnancy. If there is no plan to get pregnant, artificial cycle treatment can be carried out after lowering androgen.

The establishment of a normal physiological cycle depends on the neuroendocrine regulation between the hypothalamic-pituitary-uterine-ovarian axis and the regular response of the uterine wall to changes in estrogen. If any stage on the adjustment axis changes, it may affect the normal menstrual cycle.

Ladies should know about the harm of delayed menstruation

A few times of delayed menstruation is generally not a big problem. At most, the pain during menstruation will be aggravated, which makes women suffer. However, if menstruation is irregular, irregular, or often delayed, it will definitely affect women's physical and mental health. In mild cases, spots and acne will grow, affecting the appearance. In severe cases, it will affect pregnancy and even cause infertility.

Regarding this matter, it is recommended that ladies protect themselves and make the world of menstrual cycle as multipolar as possible.

1. Avoid cold foods: Avoid cold foods one week before your period. Keep warm and don’t use cold water frequently (PS: After your period, you should avoid these cold foods even more).

2. Regulate your mood and don’t be too depressed: A woman’s mood is related to the normal endocrine system, so it is recommended that women adjust their mood as much as possible, don’t let themselves be too depressed, and don’t be stressed. They can usually reduce their stress and release stress through exercise, crying, diet, and talking.

3. Adequate sleep: Regardless of whether the menstrual period is delayed or not, in order to be healthy, you should maintain a healthy sleeping habit. Try not to go to bed too late at night, let alone stay up all night. After getting enough quality sleep, the human body will naturally be healthy both physically and mentally, the endocrine system will recover, and the condition of delayed menstruation will naturally improve to a certain extent.

4. Consult a doctor: If your menstruation is seriously delayed or you are planning to get pregnant, it is recommended that you consult a doctor and take good care of your body according to the doctor's instructions.