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Could Delayed Periods With Vaginal Spotting Be Due To Stress?
I had my tubes tied January 2015 I ve been having a period every month for about 5 days each month this month I m expecting to have my period at the end of the month like I usually do but I just started spotting a couple of days ago I was just wondering what does that mean I am very sexually active with the same partner for 4 years but we have our problems so I don t know if he s doing something he has cheated before in the past but I know I have not been with anyone could I be pregnant or could it be a Std or maybe even stress Because I do have a lot of that raising 7 kids
Mon, 3 Apr 2023
Hello,
The following are few probable causes of delayed periods and vaginal spotting:
1) Pregnancy
2) Stress
3) Sudden weight loss
4) Too much exercise
5) Contraceptive pill
6) Menopause
7) Polycystic ovarian syndrome
8) Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
9) Hyperthyroidism
10) Heart disease
The normal menstrual cycle is anything between 23 and 40 days. So you can wait few more days and then if you don't get periods, please consult a gynecologist or endocrinologist for further evaluation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
The following are few probable causes of delayed periods and vaginal spotting:
1) Pregnancy
2) Stress
3) Sudden weight loss
4) Too much exercise
5) Contraceptive pill
6) Menopause
7) Polycystic ovarian syndrome
8) Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
9) Hyperthyroidism
10) Heart disease
The normal menstrual cycle is anything between 23 and 40 days. So you can wait few more days and then if you don't get periods, please consult a gynecologist or endocrinologist for further evaluation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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Hi,
In absence of any signs of genital infection, no bleeding after sex. I see possibility of hormonal imbalance could be due to physical or psychological stress / premenopausal state (having tubectomy after 7 child births before 8 years. You should observe your periods, any other symptoms that may suggest the cause and consult a gynecologist for tracing the cause (in case the symptoms continue).
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
In absence of any signs of genital infection, no bleeding after sex. I see possibility of hormonal imbalance could be due to physical or psychological stress / premenopausal state (having tubectomy after 7 child births before 8 years. You should observe your periods, any other symptoms that may suggest the cause and consult a gynecologist for tracing the cause (in case the symptoms continue).
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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