Whether the menstrual cycle is regular can reflect a woman's physical health status. If the menstrual cycle is delayed, it may be a problem with her physical health. However, the menstrual cycle can also change after pregnancy. When the menstrual period is delayed, it is necessary to consider pregnancy. So, let's know how long the menstrual period will be delayed if you are pregnant?
The normal menstrual cycle is 28 days, and it is normal to have a period one week earlier or later. If the period is delayed by more than ten days, pregnancy should be considered. However, pregnancy means the cessation of menstruation, not the postponement of menstruation. If menstruation resumes smoothly after a ten day delay, it indicates menstrual irregularities rather than pregnancy. Only when menstruation stops can there be a possibility of pregnancy.
To determine if you are pregnant, it is recommended that women use early pregnancy test strips for testing after their menstrual cycle exceeds one week. If the early pregnancy test strip shows positive, it indicates a successful pregnancy. If the test strip shows negative, it may be due to menstrual irregularities. Women can also go to the hospital for blood tests to determine if they are pregnant based on changes in HCG levels in their blood.
However, after confirming successful pregnancy, we cannot be careless and need to promptly screen for ectopic pregnancy. Screening for ectopic pregnancy requires abdominal ultrasound. If the ultrasound shows the presence of a gestational sac in the uterus, it indicates an intrauterine pregnancy. But if there is no gestational sac in the uterus and the blood test HCG value is not ideal, it is necessary to promptly check whether an ectopic pregnancy has occurred.
