What Should I Do When My Period Is Late By 8 Days While I Am On Folic Acid And Iron?

Posted on Fri, 17 Nov 2023

Question: have 28- 35 days cycle done. But now late 8 days. She medicate iron and folic asid once a day.

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Check for pregnancy

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Is she married? If yes, please check for pregnancy with either a blood or urine pregnancy test kit. Urine pregnancy test kits are available in pharmacies while blood test can be undertaken from a laboratory.

Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (41 hours later)

checked the pregnancy tests at home. It is negative. Then what I do?

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
PCOD

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

In condition like PCOD, there could be delay in menstrual periods by days or months. If she is not planning for pregnancy, then nothing needs to be done except symptomatic treatment.
www.srisritattva.com has a HER care juice that can be beneficial in PCOD. It is an ayurvedic formulation
Regular aerobic exercise is most beneficial in regularizing the hormones.

If she is trying for pregnancy, then she can proceed under guidance of infertility specialist

Regards,
Dr. Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj