What causes delayed menstruation and back pain?

Menstruation is a normal metabolic phenomenon of the female reproductive system every month. It has very important predictive significance for women's physical health. If the menstruation is normal, then the female body is naturally healthier and free of disease. However, if the menstruation is abnormal, it means that the female's physical health has been affected to a certain extent. So, what are the reasons for delayed menstruation? The following will give you a detailed introduction.

1. 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.

2. 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) Often accompanied by symptoms and signs of various primary diseases

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

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.