Late Period? Your Lifestyle, Not Just Hormones, May Be the Culprit, Say Experts

• Gynecologists note that delayed periods in young urban women are increasingly linked to lifestyle strain rather than serious medical conditions.
• Stress, poor sleep, nutrition, and overall physical balance deeply influence the menstrual cycle, disrupting hormonal communication.
• Chronic stress elevates cortisol, interfering with ovulation, while late nights and inconsistent sleep disrupt melatonin and cortisol rhythms.
• High-intensity workouts without adequate nutrition or sudden weight fluctuations can signal an energy deficit, pausing ovulation.
• Experts recommend consistent sleep, regular meals, stress management, moderate exercise, and digital wind-down routines to restore hormonal balance.