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What Causes Delay In Menstruation?

Posted on Mon, 3 Aug 2015

Question: I had period on 18th April, then 24th May. Now, I should have my period in XXXXXXX but till now no sign. Had pregnancy test also, but that is negative.

Please suggest

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Tests advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
It seems like you are developing hormone disturbance in your body.
Get the following tests done and then we can discuss further plan of action accordingly.
Tests - TSH, serum prolactin, transvaginal Ultrasound.
Get these tests and then we will have an idea of the problem.
Till then wait for your periods and in case you don't get them then take tablet norethisterone for withdrawal of periods.
But it is a prescription drug so you will need to visit your gynecologist
Take care
Regards
Dr Manisha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (19 hours later)

Thanks Mam.

I got my period last night. But wanted to mention that my period cycle is increased. Earlier it was 28-30 days cycle but now It is increasing(not consistent) every month. As you can see -

I had period in 19th March
afterward on 18th April
then on 24th May
and now on 10th July midnight....

Is this normal or still I need to get those tests(mentioned by you) done. Should I visit any gynecologist.

Thanks in advance.

-Regards XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get hormone profile done

Detailed Answer:
Since you have this increasing pattern of period days it should be evaluated.
At least get the hormone profile done.
You can wait for ultrasound and gynecologist examination for another month or two and see for the pattern till then.
This irregularity can affect chances of conception to a great extent so needs evaluation at the earliest.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar