Can your periods delay due to anemia?

Thanks for asking!: Anemia may decrease oxygen delivery to body tissues, causing irregular menstruation. Types of irregular menstruation related to anemia include a heavy flow, an absent flow, frequent spotting, or skipped periods.

Generally, your.....: Anemia would have to be significant before you experience an impact on your periods. Indeed, anemias emerge commonly among women because they have a monthly blood loss that goes uncompensated by new rbc synthesis. Sometimes these anemias can be quite significant, suggesting that menses can proceed unabated, even in the context of significant anemia. If you are worried about this, consult your dr.