For women, menstrual irregularities are quite normal. Sometimes menstruation advances, sometimes menstruation is delayed, sometimes menstrual flow is excessive or insufficient, and so on. Sometimes these situations may be caused by diseases and need to be dealt with in a timely manner. What if menstruation is delayed?
If the menstrual cycle is delayed by about a week, it is normal. At this time, there is no need to worry too much. You can maintain a relaxed and happy mood and observe for a few more days. If you have sexual intercourse and use a condom for contraception, and the condom does not rupture or leak, the possibility of pregnancy is not very high. The self-test rate of early pregnancy test strips is relatively low and can be closely observed.
If the menstrual cycle is delayed for about ten days, you can go to the hospital for a blood HCG test to determine if you are pregnant. If pregnancy is ruled out, necessary laboratory and auxiliary examination methods should be selected based on the specific condition, including ovarian function examination, pituitary function examination, ultrasound examination to determine if there are polycystic changes in the ovaries, magnetic resonance imaging to detect pituitary microadenomas, and CT examination to determine if there are pituitary adenomas.
At the same time, detailed medical history should be inquired about. Recent surgical history and medication history. Diagnosis can be made based on laboratory test results, mainly to clarify the cause, distinguish between organic and functional menstrual delay, and provide targeted treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine can be used for conditioning and dietary therapy, and of course, some hormone drugs from Western medicine can also be used to promote menstruation.
