What is the reason for the delay of menstruation for half a month?

The female menstrual cycle is generally about 28 days. Each woman's menstrual period is different. In addition to the influence of factors such as physical fitness, it is normal for the menstrual period to be advanced or delayed. It is normal to arrive a week earlier or later. However, if the menstruation is delayed for half a month, it should attract the attention of female friends. So, what is the reason for the menstruation to be delayed for more than half a month?

1: Pregnancy: During the normal menstrual cycle, if the menstruation is delayed for 7 days, you can use the "Early Pregnancy Test Strip" to test the urine. If the test is positive, it is very likely that you are pregnant. If the "Early Pregnancy Test Strip" is negative, then vice versa. Generally, there are obvious pregnancy reactions in the early stages of pregnancy, such as nausea, breast tenderness, etc. The most reassuring method is to go directly to the hospital for examination.

2. Chronic diseases: Some chronic wasting diseases often lead to delayed menstruation due to nutritional deficiencies. Common ones include chronic hepatitis, tuberculosis, tumors, hypothyroidism, severe iron deficiency anemia, aplastic anemia, etc., which often cause delayed menstruation. The above diseases often have obvious symptoms, abnormalities can usually be detected, and they are not easily misdiagnosed. Once the above diseases occur, the primary disease should be treated as soon as possible, and menstruation will resume naturally after the primary disease is cured.

3. Taking certain medications: Some medications have side effects and often lead to delayed menstruation, which is often the common reason for menstruation to be delayed by half a month.

4. Endocrine abnormalities: The most common clinical condition is polycystic ovary syndrome. If you have obesity, hirsutism, acne, infertility, etc., you should have an endocrine check. Once abnormalities are found, you should seek treatment as soon as possible. Premature ovarian failure can also lead to delayed menstruation.

5. Mental factors: If you suddenly experience excessive mental stress, grief, sadness, anger, heartbreak and other abnormal emotions, it will often lead to delayed menstruation. In such cases, the patient often suffers from breast pain, irritability, depression and discomfort. Such situations generally do not require treatment, but sometimes if menstruation is delayed, Chinese medicine can be taken for syndrome differentiation and conditioning.

The above are the common reasons why women’s menstruation is delayed for more than half a month. If it is found that they are not pregnant after diagnosis, it is generally a case of irregular menstruation. This phenomenon in women should be taken seriously, otherwise it will affect future fertility. Everyone should seek treatment early. It is best to draw blood on the third day of menstruation to do a six-item test of personality hormones to confirm the cause of irregular menstruation, and then actively cooperate with treatment.