MENSTRUATION

Many things can cause irregular periods. Changes in your body's level of the hormones estrogen

can disrupt the normal pattern of your period. That's why young girls going through puberty and women approaching menopause 

commonly have irregular periods.

Hormones are involved in the inflammation and pain responses during our menstruation cycle. They reside in the uterine lining when shed. Once released, they increase the force of the contractions.  If hormones are not balanced, the more severe the cramping is.Very severe symptoms can also cause nausea and diarrhea.

 Our hormones can also affect chemicals in the brain that are associated with headaches. Right before your period starts, there are lowered levels of estrogen in the body, which can trigger headaches.