11 reasons why your period may be early, including stress and birth control
Ashley Laderer,Lauren DemosthenesDec 22, 2020, 03:07 IST
Early periods can be caused by medication like birth control or emergency contraception.Mykhailo Polenok / EyeEm /Getty Images
An early period may be due to lifestyle changes like
periods of stress, strenuous exercise, or drastic weight changes that alter your hormone production.
But early periods can also be caused by underlying conditions like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis.
Age-related hormonal changes, like puberty and perimenopause, may also cause early periods.
Most people get worried if their period is late or they miss a period, but an early period can be just as concerning. There are multiple causes of an early period, ranging from stress to medical conditions like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).