Can changes in work shifts cause irregular menstrual cycles and low sex drive?

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Thank you for your query.

Many factors can affect the menstrual cycle. For example, you have been experiencing periods at regular cycles. Still, they could be disturbed due to stress, anxiety, mood or work or environment variation, hormonal imbalance, illness, medications, thyroid issues, contraceptives, strict diet, sudden weight gain or weight loss, etc. So check for the above factors. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below.

1. Have a complete check and regularly treat any health issue with revised medications if needed.
2. Have recreational activities and quit recreational drugs.
3. Eat less salt, sugar, oil, spice, and plenty of water, fruits, vegetables, etc.
4. Exercise regularly, and try to have a normal body mass index.
5. Check on menstrual regularity, flow, and day of flow.
6. Follow up if you feel the change in the coming months with or without weight gain and abnormal hair growth. You might need investigation (transvaginal scan and blood tests done on the second day of your period).
7. For now, have one thyroid function test, complete blood count, and discuss the report here.

I hope this has helped you. Thank you.