How many days of missed menstruation is normal?

For adult women, menstruation is something they have to face, and there are always a few days every month when they have to fight against menstruation on their own. However, many people always have irregular menstruation. If menstruation does not come for a few days, they may become upset and even worry about the risk of pregnancy. For unmarried women, this can have a very detrimental effect on their mood. So, how many days of missed menstruation is normal?

1. Clinical manifestations

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 present with obesity, hirsutism, acne, and infertility; hypothyroidism is often accompanied by apathy, memory loss, slow reaction, non-pitting edema, anorexia, abdominal distension, constipation, etc.

2. Inspection

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, necessary laboratory and auxiliary examination methods should be selected according to the specific condition: ① Ovarian function test. ②Pituitary function test. ⑤Ultrasound examination is used to check whether there are polycystic changes in the ovaries. ⑦ Magnetic resonance imaging examination of pituitary microadenoma. ③CT examination of the sella turcica to determine whether there is a pituitary adenoma.

3. Diagnosis

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.

IV. Treatment

First eliminate external factors that affect menstruation and then observe for a period of time. If the symptoms still do not improve, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination in time to identify the cause so that targeted treatment can be provided as soon as possible. Can adopt Chinese medicine conditioning and diet therapy method.

5. Prevention

You should have a regular daily life, pay more attention to rest, avoid overwork, and especially keep away from cold and damp during menstruation. Prevent excessive dieting, maintain a good mood, strengthen exercise and improve physical fitness.