Hard exercise can stop the menstrual cycle completely. The condition, amenorrhea, is more common among elite-level athletes, but anyone who exercises too long, too hard, or ramps up the intensity of their workouts too quickly can see menstrual fluctuations.
Rigorous exercise causes the body to release stress hormones that can interfere with the production of estrogen, progesterone, and other reproductive hormones [USC Fertility].

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