Is it normal to not have your period for two months?

Female friends will have menstrual periods every month after their bodies are fully developed. Under normal circumstances, it is normal to have menstruation every 25 to 30 days. There may also be other factors that cause delayed menstruation, such as illness, mental factors, etc. But the delay in menstruation will not last too long. Is it normal not to have a period for two months? The following is a detailed answer for you.

It is not normal to not have menstruation for two months. If examination finds that it is not due to pregnancy problems, then it is a symptom of a more serious delay in menstruation. There are many specific causes for delayed menstruation.

1. Side effects of drugs

For example, endocrine disorders after long-term use of contraceptives can also cause delayed menstruation. Doctors also found, based on patient feedback, that a new generation of gastrokinetic drug, metoclopramide, also known as domperidone, may also cause this condition. Since metoclopramide does not easily cross the blood-brain barrier, it is believed that it has no inhibitory effect on central dopamine receptors. Central dopamine receptors are inhibited, resulting in a decrease in the amount of hypothalamic release factors entering the anterior pituitary. As a result, the anterior pituitary secretes less gonadotropin and corticotropin, leading to amenorrhea and delayed ovulation.

2. Surgery

1. Menstruation after surgical or medical abortion is determined by the degree of recovery of the endometrial wall, which may cause delayed menstruation to a large extent.

2. Uterine surgery can cause cervical adhesions and lead to menstrual blood stasis, thus delaying menstruation.

3. Endocrine disorders

Endocrine reasons such as polycystic ovary syndrome and premature ovarian failure can also lead to delayed menstruation. Timely examination should be carried out and treatment should be started as soon as abnormalities are found.

4. Premature ovarian failure

Premature ovarian failure is caused by abnormal ovarian function. It often manifests as delayed menstruation, infrequent menstruation, amenorrhea and infertility. Symptoms similar to menopause such as vaginal dryness, dyspareunia, hot flashes and insomnia may occur.

Expert tip: If menstruation is delayed only 1-2 times occasionally and there are no other accompanying symptoms, it does not fall into the category of menstrual disorders. When the interval between menstrual cycles is more than 35 days, it is called oligomenorrhea, and when menstruation stops for more than 3 menstrual cycles, it is called amenorrhea. The absence of ovulation after menopause can also lead to problems such as osteoporosis and endometrial hyperplasia, which must be taken seriously. You should go to the hospital immediately for a comprehensive examination.

5. Exposure to inappropriate substances

Long-term exposure to harmful radiation, chemotherapy drugs, etc. may also cause premature ovarian failure and delayed menstruation. Pay attention to ovarian protection. For older women (over 40 years old), delayed menstruation and exclusion of other endometrial diseases are mostly caused by the gradual decline in ovarian function, and no special treatment is required clinically.

In addition to the reasons introduced in the article, if a female friend has an irregular lifestyle, is under great work pressure and is mentally tense, or is dieting excessively to lose weight, various factors may cause delayed menstruation. Therefore, it is recommended that female friends adjust their daily life routines and undergo check-ups if necessary.