My period is six days late and I have a dull pain in my stomach

Normal women's menstruation comes every month, and the cycle is very regular, but it is not ruled out that it may be delayed by a week or come a week early occasionally, which is all normal. Some people worry whether they are sick or pregnant if their period is delayed for a day or two. We say that such worries are unnecessary. But some people’s menstruation is delayed for six days, and they sometimes have a dull pain in the lower abdomen, and they also have a poor appetite and swollen breasts. However, they do not show pregnancy after a pregnancy test. What is going on?

1. Condition Analysis and Guidance

1. The normal menstrual cycle is 28 to 30 days. A week earlier or later is within the normal range. If menstruation is delayed and you have sexual intercourse, you should first rule out early pregnancy. It is recommended to do an early pregnancy test. Or use a pregnancy test stick or go to a public hospital for a hcg blood test to confirm whether you are pregnant. Then do other processing.

2. Excluding the possibility of pregnancy, Chinese medicine believes that the main reason for delayed menstruation is insufficient Qi and blood. Because the uterine cavity is filled with menstrual blood, menstruation will be delayed. Lower abdominal pain is mainly caused by qi stagnation, blood stasis and menstrual disorder. You can use Chinese herbal medicine and blood capsules that can promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, replenish qi and nourish blood for conditioning.

3. The problem of delayed menstruation needs to be taken seriously. If you do not get pregnant after self-testing, it is possible that delayed menstruation is caused by endocrine disorders. Because stress, mood, diet, etc. can cause endocrine disorders, which can lead to delayed menstruation, you can observe for a few days. If menstruation still does not come, you can do an endocrine test to see which hormone is abnormal.

4. If you are not pregnant, but the menstrual disorder is caused by changes in lifestyle and environment, you can drink motherwort to regulate it.

5. Excluding pregnancy, Western medicine believes that this may be irregular menstruation caused by endocrine dysfunction, which may be related to cold or lack of rest. It is recommended to have an ultrasound examination to determine the time of the next menstruation based on the thickness of the endometrium. If necessary, progesterone can be used to promote the resumption of menstruation.

2. What to eat to treat insufficient Qi and blood

1. Eat more foods rich in vitamins

Studies have found that insufficient vitamin intake, especially a deficiency of vitamin B6 and vitamin B12, can easily lead to restlessness, headaches, irritability, and excitement.

Appropriately supplementing a certain amount of vitamins in the diet can help women regulate their mental state.

Recommendation: Choose whole wheat bread, oatmeal, corn tortillas and other grains. Fruits and vegetables such as oranges, apples, strawberries, spinach, lettuce, broccoli, cabbage and tomatoes also contain a lot of vitamins.

2. Eat more iron-rich foods

Some women do not like to eat meat and fresh vegetables, but prefer candy and cakes. This picky eating habit results in insufficient iron intake, causing women to become irritable and angry.

Recommendation: You should eat some animal protein foods rich in iron in moderation, such as lean beef, pork, lamb, chicken, duck, seafood, etc.