Think You're Getting Enough Sleep? 4 Symptoms Say Otherwise
You may not be nodding off in the middle of the afternoon, but these less-obvious signs could mean that your mind and body are secretly exhausted.
By Emma Haak
Photo: Brigitte Sporrer/Cultura/Getty Images
3 of 4
Your monthly cycle has gone rogue.
How it's linked to sleep: The hormones that regulate your menstrual cycle get released according to your circadian rhythms. If you're consistently missing out on sleep, that release schedule gets thrown for a loop, which in turn makes your period unpredictable, Getsy explains. "You may be early one month, late the next, then early again—the normal 28-day cycle no longer applies," she says.
Keep in mind: Irregular periods can also be caused by stress, fibroids and conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome. If a healthier sleep schedule doesn't get your period back on track, bring it up with your gynecologist.
Published 05/08/2015
