What is the reason for a two-week delay in menstruation?

Delayed menstruation happens to many women, but if the delay lasts too long, it should be taken seriously. If your period is delayed for up to two weeks, you should consider whether you are pregnant. If after examination it is determined that you are not pregnant, then there are other reasons. Next, let’s take a look at the reasons why menstruation is delayed by two weeks.

(1) Pregnancy

You can use the early pregnancy test strip to test urine 7 days after your period is delayed. If the result is positive, you are very likely pregnant, and vice versa. But if you are pregnant, there will be other symptoms such as nausea, frequent urination, breast tenderness, etc.

(2) Side effects of drugs

Long-term use of contraceptives may lead to endocrine disorders and 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. Because morphine does not easily cross the blood-brain barrier, it is believed that it has no inhibitory effect on central dopamine receptors.

(3) Excessive weight loss leads to delayed menstruation

In order to control their weight, many women take weight loss drugs or go on an excessive diet, which leads to delayed menstruation. If this situation is short-lived, the normal menstrual cycle can be restored naturally. However, for those who persist for a long time, medication is often required to restore the normal menstrual cycle.

(4) Cervical adhesions

There is menstrual blood, but it cannot be discharged normally due to adhesion of the cervix and accumulates in the uterus. The patient will have periodic abdominal pain. B-ultrasound examination can show dark areas in the uterine cavity, and the patient often needs to go to the hospital for cervical dilation. If this situation is not improved in time, it will lead to endometriosis.

(5) Surgery

For example, intrauterine surgery may cause cervical adhesions, which may lead to menstrual blood stasis and delay menstruation.

(6) Premature ovarian failure

It is caused by abnormal ovarian function. It often manifests as delayed menstruation, infrequent menstruation, amenorrhea and infertility, and may also cause vaginal dryness, dyspareunia, hot flashes and insomnia, and other menopausal-like symptoms.

(7) Others

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

The above are the reasons why menstruation is delayed by two weeks. After ruling out the possibility of pregnancy, you should pay enough attention to it. Don't delay the initial treatment because you are afraid to speak up, which will make the condition worse. If gynecological diseases are not treated in time, they may affect fertility in the future.