5 reasons why you have premenstrual symptoms but no periods

Mood swings, fatigue and breast tenderness could mean pregnancy.

By: Tania Tarafdar | | Updated: January 10, 2018 12:13 pm

You are seriously bloated, moody and dying of cramps. While these are the classic signs of your monthly flow, you do not get your periods. There can be numerous reasons why you experience period symptoms but no periods. Hear it out from gynaecologist Dr Arundhatin Dhar what could be causing those PMS symptoms. Also Read - Yoga for periods: 5 asanas for healthy menstrual cycle

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1. Anovulation: Every month your body goes through hormonal changes associated with PMS, but you will not get your periods if you do not actually release an egg that month. This condition is known as anovulation and it is common even if you have never heard of it. Also Read - Early menstruation linked to hot flushes and night sweats later at menopause

2. Thyroid problems: Your thyroid regulates your body s functions including your metabolism and menstrual cycle. But when there is an imbalance of hormones, your cycles can also become irregular. When your ovaries are not functioning properly, you will not be able to ovulate which will make your cycles irregular. And because your thyroid regulates your mood and your brain function, you may still get those PMS symptoms. 10 commonly asked questions about periods are answered here.

3. Pregnancy: If you relied too much on the pull out method and had unprotected sex last month, it can be worth taking the pregnancy test. Mood swings, fatigue and breast tenderness can also be some of the common signs of pregnancy. The hormonal and uterine changes in early pregnancy can affect the same pathway as a menstrual cycle. In fact, you can also experience light bleeding which is known as implantation bleeding.

4. Hormonal IUDs: Missed periods are one of the most common side effects of hormonal IUDs. They can also lead to breast tenderness with very light spotting so you may feel you have those PMS symptoms. Here are 5 reasons young women do not get periods.

5. Stress: Stress increases your cortisol levels which interfere with your hormonal balance. So when you are stressed, you may experience cramping and irregular bleeding due to the buildup of lining without shedding that happens during menstruation.

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Published : January 10, 2018 12:11 pm | Updated:January 10, 2018 12:13 pm

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