What should I do if my period is delayed for more than ten days?

Menstruation is a normal physiological phenomenon for women. If there is no menstruation, it is probably not normal. Moreover, menstruation can help women solve many practical problems and has certain benefits to physical health. However, sometimes some women’s menstruation may not arrive on time, or even be delayed for more than ten days. So what should you do if your menstruation is delayed for more than ten days? How should you regulate it?

Delayed menstruation, also known as "infrequent menstruation", "delayed menstruation", "overdue menstruation", etc., 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. Various factors that affect the female central nervous system-hypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian axis and uterus may lead to delayed menstruation. It can occur during an ovulatory or anovulatory menstrual cycle. If women of childbearing age find that their menstrual period is delayed by more than 10 days, pregnancy should be ruled out first.

Causes

1. Pregnancy

After the menstruation is delayed for 10 days, you can go to the hospital for a urine pregnancy test. If the result is positive, you are very likely pregnant. There are also other symptoms of pregnancy, such as chills, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, etc.

2. Medication

Taking progestin-containing drugs, such as progesterone, emergency contraceptive pills, etc., can prolong the luteal phase and cause delayed menstruation. Newer generation gastrokinetic drugs may also cause delayed menstruation.

3. Caused by surgery

For example, uterine surgery may cause adhesions in the uterine cavity or cervix, which may prevent menstrual blood from being discharged, thereby delaying menstruation.

4. Endocrine disorders

Obesity, excessive dieting, irregular living habits, premature ovarian failure, polycystic ovary syndrome, etc. can all cause endocrine disorders in women and lead to delayed menstruation.

5. Chronic diseases

Chronic hepatitis, tuberculosis, tumors, hypothyroidism, severe anemia, vitamin E deficiency, etc. often cause delayed menstruation.

6. Mental factors

Psychological factors such as mental tension, stress, environmental changes, etc. can cause delayed menstruation.

treat

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.

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.