Reasons Why You Might Miss Your Period | The Hormone Diaries Ep. 17 | Hannah Witton

[@sarahwithstars]

"one thing at a time lads" I love the idea of referring to my ovaries as 'lads'

[@aes_1986]

As someone with a very irregular cycle who misses periods quite often, this is definitely an important and reassuring video. I have anxiety and feel stressed a lot, which I’m 98% sure is the cause for me. Hopefully this video is reassuring for other people who might be wondering.

[@rmk7943]

Elizabeth I'm exactly the same. It doesn't help anxiety when you miss one and then get more anxious because of it!

[@hoopsandcrossesuk]

Same here- anxiety and irregular cycle 👎🏻 and I have yet to meet someone who has a reliable and regular cycle!

[@itsadancepartyy]

Would you consider doing a parody Hermione Diaries for Halloween?? Periods in the wizarding world? Menstrual spells? I think that would be fun

[@pcjetgenius]

Oh my god yes please. That'll be hilarious.

[@lilacprincess]

Yesss

[@LellsCreates]

Yes yes yes yes!! :D

[@zoeamz]

"Cooks there for 9 months and then becomes your baby". The matter-of-fact way you said that made me laugh out loud 😂

[@sadiedasi3]

There are also certain medical treatments that can cause you to miss your period. I had steroid injections to ease back pain and I missed 2 periods everytime I had the injections. I also had surgery on my back and I missed a period while recovering

[@ekeetley123]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@StarMintaka]

I missed one period when I had colonoscopy under anesthetic. Then it came out so fucking painful, ooch

[@ekeetley123]

StarMintaka Did you miss it due to the colonoscopy or the anaesthetic? (Sorry if it's a stupid question!)

[@Imylie_]

I lost mine for almost a year while I was having chemotherapy. From what I got explained, in the case the chemotherapy, is that by doing so the body is protecting itself from infertility. It could still happened, but the chances of it happening are smaller

[@StarMintaka]

Anaesthetic. It's not stupid at all!

[@sophias90]

I cant believe it's the 17 episode already, I bloody love this series :) Also as someone who hasn't had a period in over 3 years I'd like to add another reason for missing your period (for long periods of time): prolactinoma. It's a benign growth of the pituitary gland,which produces high levels of the hormone prolactin, causing your cycle to (often) stop altogether. So if you haven't had a period in over 6 months, and all the reasons Hannah mentioned don't apply, you might want to get your hormone levels tested

[@disconcertedrave]

I love that lipstick on you! Also I knew that weight loss could affect your menstrual cycle but I had no idea weight gain could. The hormone diaries are my favourite!

[@bubblegum56756]

DisconcertedRavenclaw i recently went through this. I was sooo late on my period and was so scared i was pregnant. I literally googled the different causes and found that it was due to the weight i have gained.

[@kareenanaik1274]

so bad that this isn't taught at school. great video :)

[@nokiddingbrainless]

My cycle varies from 12 to 60 days, and neither of those are exceptions. Usually it's around 32, but in the 12 years I've had my period it's never been regular. My uterus likes to keep things exciting. I have a few somewhat reliable tells, like sore boobs 1-2 weeks beforehand, but mostly I just always carry pads around because I literally never know.

[@emericcson123]

nokiddingbrainless I THOUGHT I WAS ALONE IN THIS. I was just telling my friends that it’s not out of the ordinary for my cycle to go like two weeks later than it was the cycle before...or two weeks early. It’s also really subject to stress (which then delays it even more because then I’m stressed about the missing period...-_-). I once missed a period for three months in high school due to school testing stress. Fun times. Because why follow a regular cycle and make it easier? My hormones are like “lol fuck that.”

[@crysleach6583]

Just a little casual fact for around 3:25 : My mum had two children in the same year, and they (we?) are 9 months and 12 days apart (21 January 2001 to 2 November 2001). Technically, I think my little sister was conceived 12 days after I was born!!

[@rossignollyr]

Not necessarily, maybe your sister was born a few weeks early. But still, that's quite close in age! As a side note, Jan 21 is the same birthday as my mom and as my best-friend, and Nov 2 is the same birthday as my grand-father (my mom's dad). Funny coincidence. Haha

[@crysleach6583]

rossignollyr actually both my sister and I are around a week late (we looked into it because we were curious). Also that’s such a cool coincidence!! Fyi, they have the same numbers (21/1 and 2/11).

[@rossignollyr]

Ok, never mind then. That is absolutely crazy. I was also a week late. I decided to wait until the storm had died and be born on a Sunday at 7 pm. I had to make a grand entry as a first child. Haha But later I was told that being a week late isn't actually "late", it's probably that the doctors had the dates wrong. So much for my ego.

[@crysleach6583]

Hannah Witton My mum had another child 15 months after as well. She had three kids under three!

[@nauggies]

wow my first thought is just OUCH since the lady parts need time to recover after childbirth 😅

[@Tasmetu]

I am a silent viewer, but I wanted to reassure you that I still loooove this series! I mean, I love most of your content, but especially this. It is so important and everyone can learn something from it while never being bored or disgusted or whatever negative effects such topics normally have. So THANK YOU :)

[@mrswats]

I have never missed a period... well, okay, maybe because I have never had one. Great content as always, we need to talk more about periods!

[@rmk7943]

Ferran Jovell awesome to hear a guy so comfortable talking about them :)

[@StarMintaka]

You are cool, man!

[@bryrk]

The only good part about missing a period from stress is that I'm too stressed to realise I've skipped a period and panic about it :)

[@gracelucy8586]

Thank you for reminding me that my stress can impact the way my cycle works. Sometimes I try and deny that I am stressed. I just need physical evidence to prove how stressed I really am.

[@justthatgamergirl1]

Helena Grace same! I always say I'm not stressed but before I've got shingles because of stress, missed my period for 4 months and got lots of chin spots which are known for being due to hormones and stress

[@joanneednie5873]

When I came off the pill, it took over a year for my period to become regular. During that year my cycle averaged about 45 days. But it eventually gradually came down after about a year and settled to about 25 days. Everything takes time 😊

[@GranthamAtHome]

I never missed a period in my life but as a retired male doctor I totally appreciate and endorse your videos. You are helping so many people. Good work!

[@andyhartley]

Great video as usual 😁 People without a womb need to know this kind of thing too so they understand to some extent. Thanks for the info, it has been noted!

[@RoisinsReading]

Professional Athletes often don't have periods - because of the exercise and also because often their body fat is too low. You have to have a certain body fat percentage to have a period

[@DamnItsJustSam]

I'm terrified of planes and if I go on a plane I tend to skip a period. But when I was in hospital after a spine operation a few years ago the trauma/stress on my body triggered a period, it was not fun! Bodies are super weird!

[@amyskips]

For the first 4 years of my period (after that I went on the pill) my periods never got regular. Cycles lasted roughly 40-60 days. Was nice that I didn't have periods super frequently, but also it would have been nice to know when it was coming.

[@mikahnical]

Im so happy you mentioned trans people, it made me feel super included!💖

[@corinnelikesyou]

I love this series! I have endometriosis, and my gynecologist’s goal was to stop my periods completely. The pill worked for a while, until I bled for two months straight. I’ve been on the Mirena IUD/coil for about 9 months and I haven’t had a single period the entire time. Which, for someone with endo, is a blessing. Only downside is that I take semi-regular pregnancy tests because I don’t have a period and I get paranoid!

[@beth2730]

I missed so many periods when I was off the pill, it’s the main reason I went back on it. Personally, the idea of a load of hormones in my body outweighed the anxiety of me possibly being pregnant every month. It took me about a year to come to that decision- so if anyone else is struggling with deciding contraception methods- take your time huns! X

[@hannahk9712]

Beth Smith I myself decided to go on the pill for that very reason. I know I'm messing with my body, but i have anxiety about being pregnant even if there is no chance of it, like there hasn't even something happend. So being on the pill and being absolutely save has helped me immensly with having less pregnancy-anxiety, even though it may not be the very best to my young body.

[@misswilde3054]

As lovely and informative as always ❤ been on the pill for several years so I don't really remember missing periods tbh

[@Micahlee_19]

Recently missed a period and started bleeding while on my birth control pill because I was trying to graduate, get married, and move states all at once. Now that two of those things have been crossed off the list, things are returning to normal, but having that lingering over my head during all the stress was the worst! So thankful for an amazing doctor who eased my concerns about all of the things

[@missinquisitive7413]

After going onto the combined pill my periods (I know they're officially withdrawal bleeds but they can still be used as an indication of pregnancy) were super regular, literally down to the same day of the week, for four years. Then one day my period was due and didn't arrive - cue major panic mode. Apparently my body had just decided to shift my period one day later. Whilst I'm still glad to be so regular, some warning would have been nice... Still definitely loving the videos! I've considered coming off the pill occasionally and it's always brilliant to see someone talk as candidly about the human body as you do :-)

[@aaran2329]

I've been on the combined pill for 2 years and my period starts literally the same day of the week when I'm expecting it every time, it's crazy!

[@missinquisitive7413]

Lara Niamh It's fab right? Been on it 6 years now and apart from shifting from Wednesdays to Thursdays, I'm like clockwork, it's amazing. I'm on Rigevidon which has had some bad press but I've never had a single problem, so I know I'm quite lucky. Out of interest, which one are you on? If it's rude you don't have to answer, I'm an oversharer by nature haha

[@DMai-iw6yb]

I think it’s super important to say that if your cycle is on the longer side, it’s a good thing to get a check up and make sure it’s all working! I didn’t go onto birth control till I was 20 and had vey irregular periods with a long family history of PCOS and ovarian cysts, which terrified me. Once I went on the pill I was like clockwork and even though I came off of the pill I still try and keep a record of what’s up with Mother Nature and her timing. The nurse I had helped hella (thank you NHS!) if you’re worried, just know your body and what’s out of the ordinary for you x

[@daynejespersen3023]

I actually missed a period right before I decided to go on honromal BC (about 5 years ago now) and while I was active with a partner for some reason I wasn't worried lol! I had was under a ton of stress and my diet and daily schedule had changed dramatically and I had never really been regular before either. Hormonal BC gave me back so much control and allowed me to learn patience with my cycle and body too and oh boy did I need that then!! Now I've been super consistent with the withdrawal bleeds of my 21 day pill cycle. I know a lot of people say the pill takes away freedom but I found it really gave me a new ease of mind knowing when and why I would be bleeding

[@_.pluxo_.4513]

Great vid Hannah spreading positivity and teaching most of us about important things ilysm 💚

[@anniekoffler7208]

my period is so irregular, my cycle is anywhere between 30 and 120 days (120 is the about longest I've been without a period) and my GP doesn't know why so I've know been referred to a specialist for further investigation. being so irregular has been really stressful and a source of anxiety so a video like this with someone actually discussing it is so nice to hear!

[@Nani17155]

Two months ago I missed my period, turns out stress REALLY affected my body, and the fact that I might have been pregnant stressed me out more. Luckily last month everything came and went smoothly. This video is so informative, thank you!

[@Cerejabe]

Literally my favourite series so don't stop making them :D

[@catherineprior6580]

this has set me at ease because i’m very late for my period at the moment and i have (finally) figured out why... GCSE STRESS WOO!! i’m hoping that now knowing why i’m late will stop the cycle of ‘im late, now i’m stressed about that as well, cont...’ thank you hannah! :)

[@kaelarose26]

This is awesome. I did depo for 6 months, and didn't have a period at all for those 6 months. Once I came off the shot - I had a period every other week for 3 months. I struggle a lot with high stress - so now, about 3 years post Depo - I'll miss periods if I'm too stressed, and I'm still trying to find a doctor willing to diagnose and test whether I have PCOS.

[@hannahbobanabanana]

I've got to say that the injection has worked wonders for me - I haven't had a period since Christmas and it's a relief for someone who used to get periods way too close together/taking way too long to end and losing way too much blood for who knows why - or sometimes 8-9 weeks apart and completely unpredictable. It's just nice knowing that for a year or two I won't be getting worried about fainting or having cramps that stop me from moving at all. I would happily be on the injection forever if I could.

[@ausernameisuseless]

The timing of this! I have always had very regular period. Last year I changed the pill that I was on and it was like clockwork. I'd stop taking the pill on the Friday, the period would come on the Monday around midday. It was so practical, I used to take a tampon with me and only put it on at the beginning of lunch break and that was me. Last month I didn't get a period and I was freaking out because it is not something that happens for me, but my pregnancy test was negative. This month I had all the side effects of period (extreme sadness and tiredness) but got next to no blood. I like the idea of waiting three months before consulting your doctor, means you have some sort of pattern to explain to them!

[@oopsiedaisie7]

Currently on day 76 of my period. My periods can range from not coming for 3 months on more to being on for a month. Went to the doctor and turned out I have PCOS, so thanks Hannah for your video on that!

[@montoyagerardo]

We’ve obviously never met but (with all due respect) you are one of the loveliest ladies I’ve had the pleasure to have listened to.

[@jeska1995]

Always had extremely regular periods until last week I missed one. Six pregnancy tests later, all were positive and managed to conceive within a month of trying, despite being on the pill for years. Love this series, all your videos are informative and to the point.

[@natalyaedwards6258]

Missed my period this month and i’ve been so so scared i was pregnant but this has been so reassuring and helpful that there’s a ton of other reasons why as well, thank you!!

[@lolitadan5432]

Natalya Edwards this was me last week! Thankfully on it now

[@Spigen3]

Thanks for including EVERYONE!

[@drewharris7785]

For a second I thought you were gonna forget the reason I myself rarely get my period; I have PCOS. Glad it made it in there.

[@jesseburgess1296]

Your series gives me a measure of insight into the world I will never experience. There are times I wish I could take the pain away. But, even if the least I can do is understand the basics of the process I can hopefully be mindful to at least not contribute to the difficulty cycles cause. Learning from your series, HW, helps me to not need verbal confirmation of timing. I can sense when to switch gears and help rather than hinder. I'm not perfect at it, but still learning. Thank you for the insights in this series. I hope you continue to be blessed.

[@lydia6874]

I do still love this serie, please continue making episodes! ♥ And the fun thing about missing a period because of stress is that it stresses you out even more which turns into a very nice vicious circle!

[@livviibb]

interesting, sort of period-related thing: women going through menopause often have big issues with "flooding". This is because the hormones are all over the place and progesterone will suddenly drop (as opposed to tailing off like in menstrual cycling) and the lining just sheds very quickly. I think it is a big issue that isnt talked about so i found it interesting to hear (and have some warning for when the time comes for me!)

[@Agoraphobication]

I'm currently having my first "period" - really just light brown discharge - for the first time in 287 days. I was on the implant (which made my hair thin out, made me lose all my curves, and generally made me miserable) and then got back on the combination pill (which I had been on for 15-ish years). The one period I had in between switching methods was AWFUL. I wanted to get back on hormonal birth control mostly because I didn't think I'd be able to deal with the absolutely debilitating cramping every month. I honestly thought about going to the hospital but then realized this is what other women deal with all the time. You're all super heroes. Anyway, I use my BC to skip my period on purpose most of the time, but I missed three pills in a row recently and boom, period.

[@InsTAus793]

This series should be shown in schools to help educate kids/teens about the human body and its reproductive organs. Keep up the great work, Hannah

[@xotbirdox]

I have PCOS and I can go ridiculous amounts of time without a period. It really sucks.

[@paulama5344]

I love this series! I'm always rewatching old episodes because I enjoy the discussion about our bodies and the way they function so much. I'm always talking about all things period with my friends as well so this (kinda) feels like one of those girly chats!

[@mxmithril]

this is incredibly well timed :p had a pregnancy scare the past week after a (for me) uncharacteristically late period... very interesting!

[@yellowobject]

Literally thought this video was about why you would miss your period like you miss a person. Like “I miss you period please come backkkk 😢”

[@lightworthy]

god the chronic illness one! NO ONE TOLD ME I got super sick when I was 15 and by then I'd had my period for nearly 6 years so when it would suddenly decide to peace out for maybe 9 months I was so confused and scared! I obviously wasn't pregnant because I'm a virgin so I thought something ELSE was seriously wrong. I was not in the market for another illness so when it came back I was so happy. but then I got the arm implant and oh my god not having a period for almost 3 years has been amazing. I'm excited as hell to get the next one placed in a couple months as having to deal with periods on top of chronic pain disorders and dislocations and the stress of being disabled for 4 years and only being 19 now is enough to deal with

[@JessHavana]

I’ve been on the injection, now implant since I was 15 and I’ve had like 2 periods in 7 years? I honestly love it!

[@ncisfan51]

I came off the combined pill August last year and just TODAY have gone to my GP to ask to go back on because my periods were all over the place- 50/60 days. Totally get the jealousy of people knowing wtf is going on- that’s all I want!! Hoping my body will be grateful for the 9 month break from hormones, even though it didn’t work out the way I wanted! Thanks for the awesome video as always

[@HannahTwiggMUA]

I have the implant and my period has reduced in flow and length massively but hasn't gone completely (which is apparently normal) BUT I've realised recently when I'm going through times of high stress, I get periods that are 6-8 WEEKS long - so that's fun haha! The irony of a super long period caused by stress then causing me more stress is not lost on me!

[@sophbilliex2232]

Great vid!! I worry about this all THE TIME

[@LisaFrisstDich]

This video couldn’t have come at a more perfect time than now! I literally just started my period after a small my-period-is-gone-what-is-happening scare 10 days ago. My cycle has been irregular after battling heavy weight loss due to an eating disorder where I didn’t have my period for a year, but it’s usually something between 24-32 days so it could be worse I guess. Over a week or so my period didn’t arrive, and when it wasn’t there on my longest cycle day I got kinda panic-y and took like three pregnancy tests but they all came out negative and then I was stressing out even more and turns out, it’s really boring, that it was probably from stress over the past few weeks and the Gastritis I was battling with. It’s nice that you are providing informations like this! Everyone’s first thought always goes to pregnancy (and you gotta be aware of that of course) but it’s also important too know about the other reasons, especially to not freak out young people who are just starting their sexual journey. Bodies are weird! Especially periods. And people shouldn’t be afraid of that.

[@imaginationlord]

I love the 'people have periods' disclaimer!! Great video!

[@caralifetravelfun9287]

Thanks Hannah :) I enjoy these videos a lot :) Hope you are feeling better and getting more core strength back every day :) I am super irregular too the best one was not long after I had gotten Clue. There were 63 days between periods, all through December Clue was like "Tomorrow... Tomorrow... Tomorrow?" It arrived on my birthday. Worst cramps I'd ever had. xx

[@AnEveningWithE]

I captioned this on Rev a couple days ago, it's always fun to see content there for someone you enjoy watching! Love the video.

[@AvatarBliss]

I’m loving this series-watched it from the very first upload! I’m on the POP and I’ve not had a period in the past two years except for some weird breakthrough moments. Caused me to have a pregnancy scare on one occasion as I couldn’t expect my period to come along!

[@LDJ27]

Teenage me would have definitely loved this video! I’ve always had irregular periods, but was taught that the menstrual cycle was 28 days and if your period was a day late, BAM pregnant. (I went to a Christian school, sex ed was not the best.) I used to worry every month that I was somehow pregnant without having sex before I was diagnosed PCOS! I know this video will be helpful to loads of people, so thanks for making it Hannah :)

[@rossignollyr]

I believe a lot of athletes don't get their periods because they exercise so much. Also, growing up I always heard our ballet teacher and doctors say to not strain our bodies too much as a kid before puberty because it could actually mess up our hormones after puberty. No idea if it's true or not though...

[@lester___pepper]

This series is honestly just such good important work.

[@Edavey103]

Love this series my favourite on KZbin. So entertaining yet I learn so much every time!! I missed my period for the last month for the first time. I asked my mum (doctor) and she said it was because of stuff due to my GCSE’s most likely. Loved this and love you xx

[@zoookoo]

This is so crazy! I saw your photo shoot post on lindablackers ig and I clicked on your profile to see if you had a KZbin and then I found this video which is perfect for what I'm going through right now! I NEVER miss my period it's always on time maybe 1 day late but that's it. And I was so scared something was wrong with me health wise but this video has reassured me. Maybe because I'm fasting and I'm going without food or water for 18hours my body is a bit confused right now.

[@greensteve9307]

Great vid! Even as a cis man, I love learning all I can about the human body so that I can understand what other are going through.

[@ProudGeek94]

Doesn’t matter how shattered I am after a full days work - can’t not watch this series. Don’t have the energy to brush my teeth, but this series. Yaas.

[@ninal.holman7851]

IVE BEEN DEALING WITH THIS SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR AND I WAS SO WORRIED, BLESS YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO!!!

[@modestieispurete]

I don't remember the last time I missed a full cycle, but definitely about a year ago now, I quit a volunteer position that I really loved but had gotten really toxic, and the stress of leaving and adjusting to life outside of a toxic environment pushed my cycle back about two weeks, because all that stress started right during the ovulation part of my cycle. Once I got the stress back under control, my body just slid right back into its normal(ish) 30-day cycle - just pushed back by two weeks.

[@khaymuk8447]

Yaay another Hormone diaries 😊

[@randallmurrain1425]

Seventeen episodes! Where's the time gone? I may be a guy, but I find this series very informative! Keep it up!

[@katkohl]

My periods used to be all over the place when I was younger. It was such a nightmare. Now I have an IUD and don't really get my period anymore, and it's honestly so nice.

[@jennym.8229]

I recently also got the coil. Now everything is sort of messed up. Sometimes I don't get periods at all, next time I get them for 10 days or something... Bad thing about it: The pain is worse than ever, reminding me at least one week in advance that I will get my period. Really hope that it will get a lot better over the next months. Btw, don't ever stop making those videos. I

[@ellacummings4493]

This was so helpful as I am doing my GCSE's at the moment and this obviously creates lots of stress and I have noticed that my period is late but until this video I didn't know that stress could affect your period so thank you Hannah!

[@natamedina2]

I have never ever missed a period in my life, I’m regular like a ticking clock and I always know what’s going to happen. I have always had super long, painful, heavy and uncomfortable periods and so a month ago my gynecologist prescribed me a hormonal pill to help deal with that. I am now on the 31st day of my cycle when they’ve always lasted 28, have had none of my regular pms and I’m honestly freaking out a bit of wheter or not it’s going to come (my doctor said with this pill I’d still get periods). This video couldn’t have arrived at a better time!

[@darlingwater-ev]

i've never been a professional athlete but i was a competitive rower in high school and when you're exercising like i was then (very heavily, five days a week) it does mess your body up but you're right in saying that there are lots of people around you making sure you're healthy while you do that, and when you're a competitive athlete strength is very important, so eating enough to balance out the exercise is key. so (i think) where overexercising can fuck your periods up when you aren't balancing that out, workout schedules for competitive athletes are tailored to make sure they toe the line of not overdoing it and athletes are in general very careful about making sure they get enough calories in so they're staying healthy

[@naomiedge5178]

I have always had irregular periods too, i feel like the only one as my friends all have it at the same kinda time every month and mine are so unpredictable! Thankyou for talking about this in a video, feel it will really help other people understand.

[@rollingwaves1290]

I've never missed a period but still this was informative and nice to watch. Thank you. fun fact: my cycle didn't even shift after my recent surgery to remove an ovarian cyst. I guess my body just likes going through all that pain and discomfort... I'm on the pill now so all better.

[@FrenchTheLlamas]

Would've loved this video when I first moved away from home and missed a whole bunch of periods due to stress. I was so confused back then, but looking back this kind of thing must happen a lot when girls start uni!

[@gina333]

This is my favourite KZbin channel by far . Every video is wonderful 💓💓💓

[@emmlaafm]

Mine have always been irregular due to being overweight, however lost a healthy amount of weight and they became semi regular... that was until I was diagnosed with a hyper active thyroid. My body is only just stable again after having 4 months of a cycle lasting 10 - 14 days ( not fun) my bf deserves a medal for putting up with the mood swings.

[@Kimmillennial]

I love the hormone diaries. It's cool when people share the weird things are bodies do. Especially periods!

[@koralizcruz]

You have no idea how much I needed this video... I’ve been missing mine too😂

[@halee5248]

The chronic illness part made me painfully laugh because I have endometriosis so I WISH my body stopped having periods to prioritize all the other shit endo has caused to go wrong 😂😭

[@catsandstrawberries]

Yes, love this series!!! I had a period of continuous severe anxiety and during that time my periods were heavier and more painful 😅

[@ErinArchbold]

I love this series so much!! My period that’s usually pretty regular was just 70 days late and I was completely freaking out but this definitely calmed my nerves a lot

[@anadacunha9644]

anorexia stopped my period for four years. it's now back, and it's very irregular at times, but I'm glad I have it :D

[@melissabiemans9991]

A point on the stress factor... It is more important to know if you were stressed during ovulation than it is to know if you are stressed when you should get your period. But if you have ovulated you will get your period 2 weeks (aprox) later even if you are stressed. High stress around ovulation can stop ovulation because your body knows it isn't a good time to fall pregnant but once you've ovulated it is game over - no hormones will stop your period if you've already ovulated (except the pregnancy hormone made from your little burrowing embryo). So if you are calm as can be and your period is late, consider your stress levels around 2 weeks previous. Something I learned while trying to track ovulation for planning pregnancy.

[@modestysnooze6154]

My last missed period was when I was breastfeeding, I think it took almost a year for my periods to come back after I had my child. And they've come back quite different, on a shorter cycle and with a special bonus symptom of mid-cycle nausea, so the first time that happened I thought I was accidentally pregnant again! In my late thirties and my body is still throwing new stuff at me, just to keep me interested, I guess. Loving the hornone diaries, keep it up!

[@kaprekar]

I did not realize that chronic illness itself was a reason to miss periods. I went to my doctor about being irregular, and they said it might just be the medications, but i told them even when I wasn't taking anything, I was still sporadic, so they ran some tests. Nothing apparent was wrong. ANyways, Great vid!

[@NessieLeigh]

This would have been a great video to be shown in school instead of wasting time on triangles and other useless crap. My cycle has never been regular and I didn't find out until I was 21 that it's normal for some women. I also didn't get a period for nearly 2 months after my mum died when I was 16 so there's the stress aspect you talked about. Amazing video as always, really love this series xx

[@annaahlbrecht1021]

I got the implant last year, I bled for 3 months straight and now my cycle varies from 25-50 days! It used to be like clockwork but I don't get any period pain at all now and it's also very light, so that's nice! I recommend the implant to anyone who might be thinking about it :) (also recommend a menstrual cup, it was particularly handy during those three months)

[@IloveHeartlandX]

I was on the combined pill for a bit to regulate my periods, but I suffered from a lot of nausea and dizziness, so I stopped taking them. I had been pretty regular for the last year or so, but then I had to take antibiotics for an infection and it threw it off I think, so we're back to the regularly scheduled "surprise!" periods. My cycle is within the regular limits, but usually on the longer side, over 30 days, although thanks to being on the pill, my periods have now shortened from 7 days to 5 which I am very happy about!

[@ollycirocco]

I LITERALLY GOOGLED THIS QUESTION YESTERDAY Hannah you are a magical being

[@AlexGim125]

I have the Merina coil as well and have about 3-5 periods a year. It’s great!!!! I had the copper coil and was constantly spotting and had very regular heavy heavy periods that you could almost set your watch by. So the Merina is a freakin joy

[@Nalanzazu]

I've been extremely regular my whole life, and 5 years on the pill didn't change that. But then I went off the pill almost a year ago and my last period was 10 days late! pretty certain it was stress, and the stress of thinking I was pregnant made it even worse

[@samknapp1824]

My period was SUPER out of wack. I haven’t had a period since September and I got pregnant in the beginning of December so I haven’t had a period in 8 months (which is lovely) but I was worried that I wasn’t going to be able to get pregnant because I didn’t know when I was ovulating. Bodies are so weird! Thank you for this video!

[@samknapp1824]

I feel as though my cycle was irregular because I am a stress-case by nature or because I was underweight (not from an eating disorder).

[@samknapp1824]

Hannah Witton Thank you!

[@manchesterqueen1]

I think stress plays a huge role in my cycle. I started university in September and didn't have my next period until mid November when I went home for the first time. Before coming to university, my average cycle was about 34 days. Since September, it has fluctuated from 33 days to 75 days. (by the way, love your top!)

[@MRJarwson]

Thank you for mentioning that PEOPLE get periods! As a trans dude its a huge struggle for me, and just those small word changes makes a big difference :) xx