Imagine this: You’re tracking your cycle like a pro, gearing up for that golden ovulation window…and then, poof! Your period just ghosts you. No warning, no RSVP, just gone. Welcome to a surprisingly common—and often misunderstood—fertility puzzle: losing your period or amenorrhea while still in your reproductive prime.

This isn’t just your body taking an unsolicited vacation. As detailed in the eye-opening piece “When a woman’s cycle stops”, many women face this baffling phenomenon, and it’s a textbook case of biology throwing a curveball. So, what’s really going on here, and what does it mean for people dreaming of starting or expanding their families?

The Silent Cycle Saboteur: Why Does Your Period Stop?

First off, losing your period isn't always about simply