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Lack of menstruation

What are the consequences of not having your period?

  • Slowing growth
  • It promotes the appearance of ovarian cysts, known as polycystic ovaries (which is not the same as polycystic ovary syndrome).
  • Increased body hair in areas typically seen in boys
  • Risk of suffering bone fractures at premature ages.
  • Loss of libido
  • Risk of unwanted pregnancy when menstruation does not occur, but ovulation continues.
  • Impaired immune system
  • Mood disorder

When menstruation is absent, the hormonal balance of the ovaries is altered, favoring ovarian cysts . At the same time, dietary imbalance disrupts the gut flora , which also responds to neuro-hormonal signals (serotonin, ghrelin, and others), so when this is altered, not only physical aspects (constipation, gas) are affected, but also, indirectly, emotional aspects (mood).