Possible delay for menstrual?

[ICECREAMIDK]

To be clear I'm almost 16 if that matters anywhere here in this question. So this month and last month I been stressed and emotional from family issues and my headache is more pronounced this week, on my tracker it says I should have started 3 days ago and now is saying a day late.

So I'm curious if stress can mess with menstrual patterns and hormones making it possible for it to skip this month completely or just be late by a few days?
If this is considered something to check on if it doesn't happen at all, how can I bring the topic up to my father? I always been regular so no irregular patterns until now.

[amber]

Hi ICECREAMIDK ,

You are correct, stress can absolutely cause changes to your menstrual cycle including a missed or late period. Irregular periods, even without stress, are common for folks your age too. Headaches are also common for folks who are stressed.

I know you have shared some of the issues you've been struggling with on here before. Have you been able to get any support in the stress you've been feeling?

[ICECREAMIDK]

Thank you for the confirmation on the stress interfering with menstrual part!

No, I been too afraid to ask for a therapist and been trying to build the courage but failed to do so.

[amber]

It can be hard to ask for that! You have not failed, but are rather working towards something difficult.

Is there anything else we could do for you here?

[ICECREAMIDK]

No thank you! Have a nice day or night.