How Stress Affects My Period & What I’m Doing About It (Cortisol, Hormone Imbalance, and Living with PCOS)
Hey beautiful, Let’s have a real conversation. You know, for the longest time I just thought my period was disrespectful — showing up when it wants, disappearing for months, or showing up with full-blown attitude (cramps, acne, mood swings, all of it!). But deep down, I knew something else was going on. I’m someone living with Insulin Resistant PCOS , and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that stress is not just a feeling — it’s a full-on hormonal disruptor . Especially when you’re already fighting for balance. When Everything Felt Like Too Much Between moving countries, starting life in Canada, being a student, getting married, trying to get pregnant, dealing with PCOS symptoms, weight gain, and just trying to be okay… I didn’t even realize how stressed I was. I was constantly on edge — anxious, exhausted, irritated over little things. And then… my period ghosted me again. What I Didn't Know About Stress & PCOS Turns out stress releases cortisol (that’s your ...