If your period is late or delayed, you might feel worried about what’s happening with your body. Whether it’s due to stress, hormonal changes, or other factors, let’s see what you should do.
1. Check how many days overdue it is
- If your period is 1-2 days late, it might be normal, and there’s no need to worry.
- If it’s more than 7 days late, you should start considering potential causes.
- If it’s more than 2-3 months late and you’re not pregnant, you should see a doctor.
2. Take a pregnancy test if there’s a risk
- If you’ve had unprotected sex, you should use a pregnancy test 7-14 days after your missed period for accurate results.
- If the test shows one line and your period still hasn’t come, it might be due to other factors, or you may need to retest.
- If the test shows two lines (pregnant), you should see a doctor for advice.
3. Other reasons your period might be irregular
- Stress: Hormones change when you’re very anxious or stressed.
- Weight changes: Significant weight loss or rapid weight gain can affect your cycle.
- Excessive exercise can cause hormonal imbalances.
- Hormonal imbalances (PCOS), such as polycystic ovary syndrome.
- Side effects from medication or contraceptive use.
If you’re not pregnant and your period is absent for more than 3 months, you should see a doctor for a health check.
4. Ways to help regulate your period
- Relax stress, such as through meditation or yoga.
- Eat nutritious food and drink enough water.
- Exercise appropriately but not excessively.
- If using contraceptives, ensure you’re taking them correctly.
- If you have weight issues, try adjusting your diet and exercise appropriately.
5. When to see a doctor
- Period is absent for more than 3 months without pregnancy.
- Other abnormal symptoms, such as severe abdominal pain, rapid abnormal weight changes, excessive hair growth, or frequent acne.
- Irregular periods for a long time.
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