What are the reasons for delayed menstruation when you are not pregnant?

Menstruation usually lasts about one month and is basically very regular and punctual. Once menstruation is delayed, women will be very worried, and even if they are not pregnant, they are afraid that there is something wrong with their body. So, what are the reasons for delayed menstruation without pregnancy? Let’s take a closer look below.

Delayed menstruation means delayed menstruation. The female menstrual cycle is generally 21 to 35 days, with an average of 28 days. About 7 days earlier or later is still within the normal range, and the length of the cycle varies from person to person. However, if menstruation does not occur after more than 7 days, it is considered delayed menstruation.

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. Pregnancy may also have other symptoms, such as chills, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, etc.

2. Side effects of medication

Long-term use of contraceptives can cause endocrine disorders and delay menstruation. Newer generation gastrokinetic drugs may also cause this.

3. Caused by surgery

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

4. Others

Psychological factors such as mental tension, stress, environmental changes, etc. can cause delayed menstruation.

The above is an introduction to the reasons why menstruation is delayed without pregnancy. I hope it will be helpful for women to understand. The most likely reason for a woman's delayed menstruation is pregnancy. Many women use test strips to check, which may not be accurate. It is best to go to the hospital for further examination so that the cause can be found as soon as possible and effectively solved to avoid causing greater harm to women's health.