"And they all are not and are not": a delay in menstruation - the reasons and what to do

The reason for a woman's visit to a gynecologist is most often a delay in her period. It would seem that the reason is obvious - pregnancy. But it's not always the case. The absence of menstruation can be associated with various circumstances.

Delayed menstruation: reasons

The most common reason for delayed menstruation is pregnancy. If a woman regularly has sex without protecting herself, then a three-day delay in menstruation may indicate pregnancy. With such a delay, it is best to do a special pregnancy test, which can be purchased at the pharmacy. A more accurate answer about the presence of pregnancy will be given by a blood test for hCG.

Another common reason for the absence of menstruation is all kinds of stressful situations, too much stress on the body and overwork. In this case, the woman's body perceives the situation as too dangerous and decides that it is not necessary to continue the birth yet.

Being overweight or underweight is also often the reason for the absence of menstruation. If a woman is too fat, then estrogen accumulates in the body. Because of what there is a failure in the menstrual cycle. In case of lack of weight, the body considers the situation to be life-threatening and turns on the survival mode. Of course, pregnancy in such a situation is highly undesirable.

Various gynecological problems can also lead to the absence of menstruation: tumors, miscarriages and abortions. These problems include the rejection of hormonal contraceptives. Often, after their cancellation, disruptions in the menstrual cycle are observed.

Diseases of the brain and endocrine system lead to irregularities in the menstrual cycle. Taking some medications also causes a delay in menstruation.

In women after 50 years of age, the cause of menstrual irregularities is the approaching menopause. At this age, the body is reorganized, so the amount of female hormones decreases.

Delay of menstruation for a month or more

The long absence of menstruation cannot but cause concern for a woman. Especially if the pregnancy test is negative. In this case, you should not postpone the visit to the gynecologist, because you will hardly be able to find out the reason yourself.
The most common reasons for a prolonged absence of menstruation are:

• Adnexitis, leading to malfunctioning of the ovaries. This disease provokes hormonal disruption.
• Myoma of the uterus. This benign tumor often causes many hormonal disorders, including delayed menstruation.
• Polycystic ovary disease is an excessive release of male hormones and provokes disruptions in the menstrual cycle.
• In some cases, endometriosis causes a complete absence of menstruation.

Only a doctor can identify the exact cause. If any pathology is detected, only a specialist will prescribe the correct treatment.

No periods - test negative

Negative pregnancy test result in the absence of menstruation causes anxiety in many women. To make sure the test result is correct, do one or two more tests. After all, it may happen that the first test was of poor quality or expired. If repeated checks also show one strip, wait a few days. Perhaps too little time has passed to determine pregnancy.

There are times when the test shows one strip and with the onset of pregnancy. The result may be influenced by taking certain medications. In case of an ectopic pregnancy, the test will also be negative. In order to exclude this option, be sure to consult your doctor.

How to cause menstruation with a delay at home

If you are firmly convinced that you are not pregnant, but monthly still no, it will not be superfluous to find out how to solve this problem yourself. You can provoke the onset of menstruation with drugs or folk remedies.

The most common drug used to treat irregular menstruation is Duphaston. It is prescribed only to those women whose bodies are really lacking in hormones. Under its influence, the amount of the hormone progesterone returns to normal and the menstrual cycle is restored. The drug "Utrozhestan" acts in a similar way on the woman's body. The difference is that it is completely plant-based and can be taken in a variety of ways.

Herbal decoctions are popular among folk remedies for causing menstruation. For example, a strong decoction of chamomile. It is drunk up to three times a day for half a glass to induce menstruation ahead of schedule.

Bay leaf infusion can also cause menstruation. To prepare it, 10 g of lavrushka is boiled for 5 minutes in 400 ml of water, without closing the lids. Then the broth is insisted in a thermos for 3 hours. You need to drink it in a tablespoon three times a day. This prescription cannot be used to provoke a miscarriage. The consequences can be dire.