What happened if my period is delayed for ten days?

Menstruation is another name for the arrival of a woman's menstrual period. It occurs because of the cyclical growth and development of her ovaries, which results in shedding. And this is also a regular situation. In fact, the cycle is generally about 28 to 30 days. Some people have delayed menstruation, which is abnormal. So let me explain what happens when menstruation is delayed by ten days.

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Adolescent girls: The most common cause of delayed menstruation is anovulatory menstrual disorder caused by the incomplete regulation of the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian axis. It is characterized by infrequent menstruation, sudden irregular menorrhagia and prolonged menstruation after a short period of amenorrhea. The symptoms will gradually ease as the gonad axis matures with age, but those with severe symptoms still need treatment.

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Perimenopausal women: At this time, women's ovaries decline, their reproductive function gradually declines, hormone secretion is disordered, and menstrual cycle disorders will occur. It is characterized by short-term menstrual delay, excessive endometrial hyperplasia, menorrhagia, and continuous spotting, which often requires curettage or sex hormone drugs to stop bleeding.

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Women who have sexual activities: For such women whose menstruation is delayed, the first thing to consider is whether they are pregnant. After ruling out the possibility of pregnancy, the cause should be found. Especially for those with severe symptoms, the menstrual disorder can be divided into organic and functional types according to the cause.

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Malnutrition, excessive fatigue, mental stress, depression and other factors can cause endocrine disorders and affect menstruation. Through rest, enhanced nutrition, psychological counseling, self-relaxation and other treatments, menstruation will gradually return to normal.

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Drug influence: Some central nervous system inhibitors and hormone drugs commonly used in clinical practice may also cause delayed menstruation. Be careful to stop using the drugs appropriately.

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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.

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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 to be pregnant. If the "Early Pregnancy Test Strip" is negative, then vice versa. But if you are pregnant, there will be other symptoms such as nausea, breast tenderness, etc. Of course, the best way is to go to the hospital for an ultrasound examination.

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Polycystic ovary syndrome. The symptoms are often delayed menstruation, and in severe cases, amenorrhea, often accompanied by obesity, infertility, hirsutism and other symptoms. You should go to the hospital for B-ultrasound and hormone testing. After a clear diagnosis, you need to use medication or surgical treatment.

Precautions

Keep a happy spirit, avoid mental stimulation and mood swings. Some people may experience lower abdominal distension, back pain, breast pain, mild diarrhea, fatigue, drowsiness, emotional instability, irritability or depression during the menstrual period. These are all normal and there is no need to be overly nervous.

Pay attention to hygiene and prevent infection. Pay attention to the hygiene of the external genitalia. You must not have sexual intercourse during menstruation. Keep warm and avoid cold stimulation. Avoid overwork. People with heavy menstrual bleeding should avoid eating brown sugar.

Underwear should be soft, made of cotton, with good ventilation and breathability. It should be washed and changed frequently, and the changed underwear should be dried in the sun.

Avoid eating raw, cold, spicy or other irritating foods. Drink more water to keep your bowel movements smooth. People with hot blood should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables before menstruation, and avoid eating things that stimulate fire such as onions, garlic, leeks, and ginger. People with qi and blood deficiency must increase their nutrition in daily life, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, lamb, etc., and avoid eating raw and cold fruits and vegetables.