If you are experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 at night. If you have experienced or are at risk of domestic and family violence and/or sexual assault, you can call the national counselling service 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732). New episodes drop weekly.Ĭontent note: This podcast includes descriptions of family violence and may be upsetting to some listeners. There’s No Place Like Home drops 11 July February 2023.

There’s No Place Like Home is a Future Women podcast in collaboration with our proud partner, Commonwealth Bank, supporting long-term financial independence for victim-survivors through CommBank Next Chapter. Whether you’re concerned about the wellbeing of a loved one or interrogating your own safety in a relationship, this season dives into the complex nuances of the warning signs of domestic abuse.įrom love bombing and gaslighting to isolation and financial control, this podcast will become a practical resource helping you interrogate the relationships in your life. Research tells us that more than half of all victims and survivors reach out to family and friends first. But what’s the difference between simply not liking someone’s partner and suspecting something sinister is going on? What about when it’s your new partner? Other medical conditions, including uterine cancer, cervical cancer, pituitary disorders, anemia, and thyroid disease, can cause irregular periods.Many of us have observed a new romance from afar and felt uncomfortable. Some women have irregular or missed periods up to six months after they stop taking the pill.Ĭertain medications, such as antidepressants, steroids, or blood thinners, can also affect your menstrual cycles. Starting or stopping the use of birth control pills can affect your monthly cycle. Birth control pills and other medications Additionally, excessive exercise, extreme weight loss, illnesses, and eating disorders can cause your periods to stop for a time. High levels of stress can affect your menstrual cycle. You may experience irregular periods along with hot flashes or night sweats. Perimenopause is the time prior to menopause when a woman’s body gradually begins to make less estrogen.

Uterine fibroids and polyps are noncancerous growths in or on the uterus that can cause heavy bleeding or pain during menstrual cycles. It’s also a common cause for infertility. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that can trigger infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods. The infection can also cause irregular periods. Symptoms of PID include heavy discharge, pelvic pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It’s usually transmitted through sexual contact. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection that can occur when bacteria enters the vagina and spreads to the uterus and upper genital tract. The condition can cause cramping, abnormal bleeding, infertility, and painful intercourse. EndometriosisĮndometriosis happens when tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus grows outside the uterus. While missed periods, with or without pain or cramping, may be a sign of pregnancy, they can also be caused by other factors like those listed below. What are the other possible causes of a missed period? food cravings or aversions to certain foods.spotting, also known as implantation bleeding.Other common symptoms of pregnancy include: These changes can be subtle, and they can be slightly different from one person to the next. You may notice that you have more discharge than normal, and that it’s whitish-yellow in color. These changes can begin as early as a week or two after conception. You may also notice changes to your vaginal discharge during the early stages of pregnancy. These cramps are normally sharp and you may feel them in your lower abdomen, but they typically don’t last too long. However, there may be other causes for abdominal cramping, like gas or digestive ailments. The cramps may feel similar, possibly a little milder, to what you normally experience during your period. CrampingĬramping is another common sign of pregnancy. But, this isn’t always the case, as many women have irregular periods. If a week or more has passed since your period was due, there’s a chance you could be pregnant. Missed periodĪ missed period is usually the first and most obvious sign of pregnancy. While some notice changes right away, others might not recognize the signs for weeks or even months. Not all pregnant women experience the same symptoms.

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