Having a period early seems to be a matter of debate among female Ecstasy users, since some women do experience variations in their natural cycle, while others do not notice anything in particular related to the use of Ecstasy and their period. There is no medical information on how an early period can be one of the effects of Ecstasy, so there is only mythical evidence that this might be true. Here are some facts on Ecstasy use and how it might influence the period in a female user. Hormonal Reactions Although Ecstasy long term effects do not seem to intersect with those related to women’s period, some things point out that the modifications in the brain chemistry can have an important influence on other body reactions. The sudden release of serotonin, the natural antidepressant made by our bodies, is not the only thing that takes place in the body. A high level of prolactin can also be part of effects of Ecstasy that are commonly known; this is a substance produced by the body that can influence the action of gonadotropins, hence the variations in a women’s period. Such hormonal reactions cannot be included on a list of Ecstasy long term effects, but they can have a temporary effect, that might explain why some women have their period earlier with Ecstasy use. Stress A woman’s period is influenced by many factors, including stress. Ecstasy use is associated with a type of stress that the body goes through that may ...

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