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Suggest Treatment For Delayed Periods

Posted on Mon, 27 Feb 2017

Question: I have had menstual like symptoms for 2 or 3 weeks now to the point where I thought I was going to start my period but I never did. I've been feeling faintly nauseous and have been getting dizzy every so often. I also have a dull pain/ aching in my lower abdomen on the right side mostly.. and in my lower back.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get a urine pregnancy test done

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Delayed periods can be due to pregnancy, stress or hormonal imbalance like hypothyroidism, hyperprolactinemia or polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Since you are having symptoms like nausea and dizziness, I will suggest you to get a urine pregnancy test to confirm the diagnosis, in case there is history of sexual intercourse.
If positive, further treatment should be done accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (33 hours later)

I haven't had sex for over 2 years so I know that's not it. Sometimes when I sit down I feel pressure. I got blood work done a month or so ago.. If they checked for anemia and the usual things would they have looked at my cell counts? Everything came back okay but I just feel like some of my symptoms seem colon cancer ish. I'm not a doctor obviously. But I just feel like something isn't right. Either in that area or with my uterus/ovary area.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hormonal profile should be done

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
If there are no chance of pregnancy, then you should get your hormonal profile including thyroid hormones and prolactin hormone levels for delayed periods.
Heaviness in the lower abdomen can be due to any lesion in the intestines, uterus or ovaries.
I will suggest you to get a ultrasound of the abdomen and pelvis to confirm the diagnosis.
Colon cancer is unlikely without other symptoms like blood in stools.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng