Obesity is among the biggest indicators of a health issue that is about to develop. Obesity or overweight could place you at a greater chance of developing a variety of health issues Today, we’ll examine the effects it could affect the health of your reproductive system. That’s right!
Dr Aparna Govil Bhasker, bariatric and laparoscopic surgeon at Saifee, Apollo Spectra, Namaha and Currae Hospitals in Mumbai and shares that obese women have a higher chance to suffer from frequent bleeding and irregular cycles. Learn more about the relationship between being overweight and having a period.
Do you think obesity can affect your menstrual cycle?
Being overweight or obese can affect your period and can cause issues. “It is usually linked to irregular menstrual cycles or anovulatory cycle, which is the time when a woman’s period can stop completely. The woman’s period can be either late or early. The flow can be heavier or less than normal,” explains Dr Bhasker. She also explains that overweight and obese women develop insulin resistance and can result in polycystic or ovarian syndrome (PCOS) which is among the more prevalent reproductive disorders that can be found in young women.
For the uninitiated, PCOS is a very common hormonal issue that causes the development of cysts that are small in their Ovaries. It may cause increased amounts of the hormone luteinizing estrone, insulin, leptin and triglycerides. It can also cause low density lipoproteins. These could cause other issues including infertility. She mentions. Obesity can cause an increase in blood flow during menstrual cycles due to the increase in inflammation of the womb’s lining (uterus). Obesity can also increase the risk of miscarriage, birth defects and premature births according to the experts.
Being overweight can result in problems with your period.
Not just obesity but being overweight can affect the menstrual cycle. It is caused by an intricate connection between your brain and ovaries.
“Ovulation is triggered by hormone changes Menstrual flow is caused by hormonal changes. Anything that alters the relationship can affect the process of ovulation. It is possible to skip your period when you’re overweight,” According to the expert.
The doctor suggests that you keep an appropriate weight. There are other aspects you must do for maintain your hormones under control and keep diseases at bay.
What is the normal amount of bleeding during menstrual cycles?
“Heavy menstrual bleeding is when you lose more than 80 milliliters of blood during each cycle , or when menstrual cycles are more than seven consecutive days at a time, it is considered to be excessive bleeding. If you have to change your sanitary pads every 2 hours, or are bleeding from your clothing, or are you passing around clots larger than 2.5 centimeters in size, then it is essential to talk to a gynaecologist immediately without taking any unnecessary time,” advises Dr Bhasker.
