What are the reasons for delayed menstruation in women?

It is normal for a woman's period to be advanced or delayed by 1 to 2 days, but if it is delayed for a long time and the time is uncertain, there may be some problems. If you do not have sex or have taken contraceptive measures, you should go to the hospital for a check-up to see what the specific cause is and then receive symptomatic treatment. Here are some possible reasons why your period may be late.

1. Pregnancy

Urine should be tested using an early pregnancy test strip on the fifth day after your period is delayed. Of course, B-ultrasound can also quickly determine whether you are pregnant.

2. Side effects of drugs

Endocrine disorders after long-term use of contraceptives can also cause delayed menstruation.

3. Caused by surgery

(1) Menstruation after surgical or medical abortion is determined by the degree of recovery of the endometrial wall, which is likely to cause delayed menstruation.

(2) Uterine surgery may cause cervical adhesions, which may lead to menstrual blood stasis and thus delay menstruation.

4. Others

Such as psychological factors such as mental tension, stress, environmental changes, and some diseases that affect endocrine system. Can cause delayed menstruation. like:

(1) Irregular living habits

According to research, when women are exposed to cold during menstruation, the blood vessels in the pelvis will contract excessively, which can cause oligomenorrhea or even amenorrhea. Therefore, women should have a regular daily life, avoid excessive fatigue, and especially keep away from cold and damp during menstruation.

(2) Abnormal emotions

Long-term mental depression, sulking, or severe mental stimulation and psychological trauma can all lead to menstrual disorders, dysmenorrhea, or amenorrhea.

(3) Excessive dieting

Excessive dieting, due to insufficient energy intake, causes a large amount of fat and protein to be consumed in the body, resulting in estrogen synthesis disorders and obvious estrogen deficiency, affecting menstruation, and even causing scanty menstruation or amenorrhea.

If your menstrual period is delayed, you can make a preliminary inference about the cause based on the above introduction. If this continues for a long time, you can go to the hospital for examination and then receive symptomatic treatment. Women must pay attention to hygiene during menstruation, avoid eating spicy food, drink more hot water, eat more fruits and vegetables, get more rest, and avoid staying up late.