​My period has not come for 4 days

Delayed menstruation has almost become a common problem for many women. Most women's menstruation is not completely regular, but as long as it is within a reasonable range, it is a relatively normal phenomenon. Some women find that their menstruation is delayed for 4 days and they think they have irregular menstruation. Some even take medicine to promote the onset of menstruation. So, is it normal if menstruation has not come after 4 days?

If your period is delayed by 4 days, it is generally not a big problem. 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 worry. There are four situations:

1. Pregnancy

You can use the "Early Pregnancy Test Strip" to test your urine 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 the 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 gastric motility 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. Caused by surgery

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

4. Others

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 amenorrhea 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.

Treatment of irregular menstruation:

One of the things you need to know about regulating irregular menstruation: A good mood is important: Many patients with irregular menstruation are always nervous during the period before and after menstruation. This actually does not help the condition at all, but will aggravate it. Therefore, don’t keep thinking about what to do about irregular menstruation. Try to relax, find ways to forget about it, and maintain a good mental state. This is very important.

The second thing you need to know about regulating irregular menstruation: A reasonable diet should never be ignored. Then combining it with the Chinese medicine Xiaoyao Regulating Menstruation Patch to regulate menstruation will surely achieve twice the result with half the effort. Xiaoyao Tiaojing Patch has a good therapeutic effect on several menstrual disorders in clinical Chinese medicine. There are two advantages of using plaster to treat irregular menstruation: first, the medication area is targeted and takes effect quickly. Secondly, there is no need to decoct the medicine before taking it, which is not only convenient to use, but also avoids the side effects on other organs caused by direct oral administration.