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Can severe stress cause my period to stop?

The hypothalamus in the brain controls both stress and reproductive hormones. If stress is too severe, the brain temporarily suspends reproductive function (your period) to prioritize survival. It's essentially deciding, "Now is not the time to conceive." Once stress subsides and your body's energy and circulation normalize, your periods will return.

현재 몸이 비상사태를 선포한 상황입니다.

  • 다이어트: 급격한 체중 감량은 몸에 큰 스트레스를 주어 무월경을 유발할 수 있습니다. 충분한 영양 섭취가 우선되어야 합니다.
  • 생리 불순: 생리 주기가 불규칙해지다가 결국 끊기게 되므로, 주기에 변화가 생기면 미리 관리해야 합니다.
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