Periods is lock down?

[destiny121]

Hi ladies... just wondered if anyone menstrual cycles have changed during lockdown. Mine were always regular 26-28 days but the last 2/3 periods have come every 3 weeks and maybe less? Should I be concerned? I’m 34 turning 35 soon... is my cycle just changing or does lock down play a huge part?

[Hidden]

Yeah. Really weird but I’m guessing it’s down to stress. Since stopping the pill last August I was around 30/31 days and then from March it’s been 36 days xx

[destiny121 in reply to Hidden]

Funny isn’t it.... I was a bit worried but have read a few articles on how lock down is affecting our menstruals xx

[cmbxm]

I’ve noticed mine have been so much heavier during lockdown and my symptoms like fatigue and exhaustion are through the roof despite literally doing nothing xxx

[Sevy571]

More stress due to lockdown can play a role, less movement definitely plays a role on period flow and intensity of pain, less or less frequent going out in the sun definitely plays a role on mood... Some say diet also has an effect. For me, I've been stretching more and as a consequence I have less intense pain, and I am rather regular as always, but I notice that if I have an otherwise stressful month I go down from my usual 26-27d to 23d, like this time around, while usually I never go under 25d. I am 36 and also wondered if my cycle was chainging, but fertility doesn't drop around our age as sharply as is said!