What is the situation of abdominal pain and missed menstruation?

I believe that many female friends have encountered lower abdominal pain and missed menstruation. Is this normal? Will it affect your physical health? What is the real reason for lower abdominal pain and missed menstruation? If you also have this kind of trouble and don’t know what it is, come with me to see the doctor’s explanation. The doctor gave us the following explanation regarding the situation of lower abdominal pain and amenorrhea.

It is not a big deal if your period is delayed by less than seven days. However, if your period is delayed by more than seven days, it is best to go to the hospital for a detailed examination.

The menstrual cycle is generally 28 to 30 days. About 7 days earlier or later is still within the normal range, and the length of the cycle varies from person to person. But if it exceeds this time, women with normal menstruation will definitely be worried. There are four situations:

1. Pregnant

You can test your urine with an early pregnancy test strip 7 days after your period is delayed. If the result is positive, you are very likely pregnant. If the result is negative, then vice versa. But if you are pregnant, there will be other symptoms such as nausea, breast tenderness, etc. Of course, the last resort is to go to the hospital for an ultrasound examination.

2. The amplitude of drug effect

For example, endocrine disorders after long-term use of contraceptives can also cause delayed menstruation. Doctors also found, based on patient feedback, that a new generation of gastrokinetic drug, metoclopramide, also known as domperidone, may also cause this condition. Since metoclopramide does not easily cross the blood-brain barrier, it is believed that it has no inhibitory effect on central dopamine receptors. Central dopamine receptors are inhibited, resulting in a decrease in the amount of hypothalamic release factors entering the anterior pituitary. As a result, the anterior pituitary secretes less gonadotropin and corticotropin, leading to amenorrhea and delayed ovulation.

3. Surgery caused

For example, intrauterine surgery may cause cervical adhesions, which may lead to menstrual blood stasis and thus delay menstruation.

4. other

Such as psychological factors such as mental tension, stress, environmental changes, and some diseases that affect endocrine system. Can cause delayed menstruation.

Expert tip: If menstruation is delayed only 1-2 times occasionally and there are no other accompanying symptoms, it does not fall into the category of menstrual disorders. When the interval between menstrual cycles is more than 35 days, it is called oligomenorrhea, and when menstruation stops for more than 3 menstrual cycles, it is called amenorrhea. The absence of ovulation after menopause can also lead to problems such as osteoporosis and endometrial hyperplasia, which must be taken seriously. You should go to the hospital immediately for a comprehensive examination.

The doctor gave us the above explanation on the question of what happens when there is lower abdominal pain and amenorrhea. I believe that after reading it, everyone will have a certain understanding of this issue. As a woman, you must take care of your health. If any problem occurs, you must go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible and then receive treatment according to the doctor's advice.