How long will menstruation be delayed due to anemia?

After suffering from anemia, the patient will experience various symptoms, but the specific symptoms still need to be judged based on each person's physical fitness. However, for female friends, as long as anemia occurs, it will cause delayed menstruation, and the delayed menstruation will be more harmful, so you have to find a way to treat your anemia symptoms to avoid this situation.

1. Delayed menstruation

The menstrual cycle is delayed for more than 8 to 9 days, or even occurs every 40 to 50 days. If the delay does not exceed 7 days and there are no other symptoms, it is not considered as this disease.

2. Accompanying symptoms and signs

(1) Pregnancy: If pregnancy causes delayed menstruation, it may be accompanied by symptoms such as fatigue, drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting;

(2) Symptoms and signs of various primary diseases are often present. Polycystic ovary syndrome may manifest as obesity, hirsutism, acne, and infertility; hypothyroidism is often accompanied by apathy, memory loss, slow reaction, non-pitting edema, anorexia, abdominal distension, constipation, etc.

It is normal for menstruation to be delayed by about a week. If you have sexual intercourse, use condoms for contraception, and the condom does not break or leak fluid, the possibility of pregnancy is low. The self-test rate of early pregnancy test strips is also low. Close observation is recommended. If the menstruation is delayed for about 10 days, you can go to the hospital for a blood HCG test to determine whether you are pregnant.

After excluding pregnancy, the necessary laboratory and auxiliary examination methods should be selected according to the specific condition:

① Ovarian function test.

②Pituitary function test.

③Ultrasound examination is used to determine whether there are polycystic changes in the ovaries.

④ Magnetic resonance imaging examination of pituitary microadenoma.

⑤CT examination of the sella turcica to determine whether there is a pituitary adenoma.

1. Ask in detail about the patient’s medical history, recent surgical history, and medication history.

2. Make a diagnosis based on laboratory test results. The main thing is to identify the cause and distinguish whether it is organic or functional menstrual delay.

Delayed menstruation, also known as delayed menstruation or "overdue menstruation", is a common type of menstrual disorder. The female menstrual cycle is generally 21 to 35 days, with an average of 28 days. About 7 days earlier or later is still within the normal range, and the length of the cycle varies from person to person. However, if menstruation does not occur after more than 7 days, it is considered delayed menstruation.