Delayed menstruation and bloating of the abdomen

If menstruation is delayed and the lower abdomen is swollen, the most likely reason is pregnancy. In the early stages of pregnancy, amenorrhea will occur first, and various symptoms will appear, such as dizziness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, breast pain, etc. If pregnancy is ruled out, this may be related to menstrual disorders. Delayed menstruation may also be related to gynecological diseases, such as ovarian cysts. Let's take a look at this aspect.

Delayed menstruation and bloating of the abdomen

If menstruation is delayed, the first thing to do is to rule out the possibility of pregnancy. After ruling out pregnancy, the menstruation is irregular. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a color ultrasound to see if there are any problems with the uterine appendages and pelvic cavity. Pay attention to rest recently and don't overwork.

What is the reason for delayed menstruation?

There are many reasons that affect delayed menstruation. The main reasons for delayed menstruation include pregnancy, drug factors, mental factors, disease factors, and changes in living habits or living environment. The specific reasons for delayed menstruation in girls are:

1. Pregnancy

Generally, you can test whether you are pregnant 7 days after having sex. If a woman of childbearing age has had sexual intercourse before and her period is delayed for more than a week, she should consider whether she is pregnant. There are many ways to determine whether you are pregnant. Early pregnancy test strips are often used to determine it. In order to know accurately whether you are pregnant, you can go to the hospital for a blood HCG test.

2. Drug factors

Studies have shown that long-term use of birth control pills, emergency contraceptive pills, the gastrokinetic drug metoclopramide, drugs for treating hyperthyroidism, and the Chinese medicine tripterygium wilfordii glycosides can all cause delayed menstruation. For certain medications that may cause delayed menstruation, they should be taken reasonably under the guidance of a doctor if the need for treatment is ruled out.

3. Mental factors

Delayed menstruation is mostly related to mental stress. If a woman is too nervous or under too much work pressure, it may lead to delayed menstruation, dysmenorrhea, or even amenorrhea. Some women may experience abdominal distension, back pain, etc. during their menstrual period. These are all normal and there is no need to be overly nervous.

4. Impact of diseases

Menstrual conditions are closely related to women's physical health. Diseases such as cervical adhesions, premature ovarian failure, polycystic ovary syndrome, abnormal thyroid function, chronic hepatitis, tumors, severe iron deficiency anemia, etc. can all lead to delayed menstruation.

5. Changes in living habits or living environment

Bad living habits such as staying up late, excessive dieting, addiction to smoking and drinking, and greed for raw and cold food have a great impact on women's menstruation. Only a healthy lifestyle can keep your menstruation regular. In addition, changes in living environment may also affect the arrival of menstruation. For example, colder weather may cause menstruation to be delayed.