New Delhi. The month of June is about to end, but there is still no relief from the heat. After the scorching sun and intense heat, now the humidity has made life difficult for people. In the past few days, the severe heatwave had made people miserable. Heat wave causes many health problems. In this season, heat wave can cause serious problems like heat stroke. Apart from this, its effect is also seen on our heart and brain.

Not only this, your menstrual cycle can also be affected due to heatwave . If you often notice a disturbance in your menstrual cycle in summer, then it may be due to heat. Let us know from Dr. Aastha Dayal, Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram, how heatwave affects your menstrual cycle in summer-

Why is the menstrual cycle affected?

The doctor explains that there are many ways in which heatwaves can affect your menstrual cycle. High body temperatures have the potential to affect hormone levels, which can lead to irregularities in periods and ovulation cycles. Dehydration caused by heat stress can alter the body's hormonal balance and disrupt a regular menstrual cycle.

Is the menstrual cycle also affected due to this?

In addition, heatwaves are often accompanied by increased stress levels, which can affect period regularity and hormone rhythms. Some people's pre-existing conditions, such as endometriosis or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), may worsen in the heat, leading to more discomfort or an irregular flow.

These could also be the reasons

One reason why the menstrual cycle can be affected is the disruption of the sleep cycle. Too much heat can also disrupt the sleep cycle, which is necessary to maintain a normal menstrual cycle. In general, prolonged exposure to high temperatures is likely to disrupt hormonal function, which can result in disruption of the menstrual cycle. However, heat can have different effects on each person. It is important to stay cool, hydrated and stress-free during a heatwave to minimize these effects on reproductive health.