What Causes Delayed Menstruation?

Posted on Fri, 8 Jul 2016

Question: Hi, I had my periods last on 6 April after that I haven't had them till today. Doctor advised me Divery tabs for 5 days. I get white fluid without any odour and itching and it started on my supposed to be period date i.e. 6 May..please advice

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Cause should be diagnosed

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Delayed periods can be due to pregnancy, stress or hormonal disturbances like hypothyroidism, hyperprolactemia or polycystic ovarian disease.
If there is any chance of pregnancy, then first the urine pregnancy test should be done to rule out any pregnancy.
If it is negative or there is no chance of pregnancy, then you should get your hormonal profile done including thyroid hormone levels and prolactin levels and ultrasound done to confirm the diagnosis and get appropriate treatment timely.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (10 days later)

Hi,

I have done the pregnancy test and its negative. Thyroid is normal too. I had Divery 10mg for 5 days..today is 8th day after I have stopped the tablets as adviced by the doctor. I got a brown coloured jelly excretion day before and yestrday. But it has stopped. What do I do now?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Wait for 1-2 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, you should wait for 1-2 days more.
The full withdrawal bleeding will occur.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (21 minutes later)

Hi Doc,

But its been a month I have missed my period. Is it something that usually happens with people? I am in a panic mode. :(

I should have got it on 5th May.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
PCOD should be ruled out

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, periods are irregular in many conditions like hormonal disturbances and polycystic ovarian disease.
I will suggest you to get an ultrasound done to confirm the diagnosis, as PCOD treatment is completely different.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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