Irregular Menstrual Periods | Causes Of Delay in Menstrual Period

Causes of Irregular Menstrual Periods

Question: I have not got my menstruation period for 2 last months, I know I’m not pregnant, can you please let me know what can be cause of not having period on regular time or for delay in getting periods?

Delay in Menstrual Period

Absence of periods or slight irregularities, if not chronic, need not be a cause for concern.
Amenorrhea (absence of menses) occurs if there is a lot of work stress, anxiety, grief, or an emotional disturbance.

It will rectify itself.
It also signifies a devitalized condition of the system due to wrong eating habits.
Severe illnesses (typhoid, jaundice) can lead to amenorrhea.
Pregnancy must always be considered a possible cause.
Getting a pregnancy test done immediately, would save a lot of complications later.
You can get a UPT kit or a urine pregnancy test kit at any of the chemists. The test is very simple to perform.

Just follow the instructions on the cover.
Stopping of contraceptive pills, after their prolonged usage, could also be a cause.
Weight related amenorrhea occurs occasionally, if there has been a sudden and severe weight loss. Gaining ideal body weight restores normal menstruation.
Is excessive exercise a part of your daily routine? Because, intensive physical training in athletes and dancers, sometimes results in the non appearance of menses.
It would also be advisable to get yourself checked for polycystic ovarian disease.
Also get your thyroid profile done.

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27 Responses to “Irregular Menstrual Periods | Causes Of Delay in Menstrual Period”

Andrea on October 2nd, 2009 9:52 pm

Will my menses return? I missed my period for 2 months going into 3 months. I am 40 years old. What can I take or do for it to come back because I want a child when I get married at 41 years old next year

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E on February 27th, 2010 8:47 am

I got my last monthly period last November 2009. The next month until Feb still none. But no sexual intercourse at all.

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Holistic Health Reply:
March 2nd, 2010 at 7:02 am
Irregular menses can occur in many conditions. You have not given your age. Assuming you are of the fertile age group, you have to check your blood levels for anemia because it is one of the causes for irregular menses.

There may be hormonal imbalance also. For that you can undergo thyroid hormone level test. Meanwhile you can wait for some time, say one week or so without any medication. Some times body itself regulates its mechanism.

Further, if more investigation is necessary, sonography of abdomen and pelvis may be done to rule out polycystic disease of the ovary. Even increased weight can give rise to irregular menses.

Mental stress, cigarette smoking can also lead short follicular phase, other causes are, breast feeding, fibroids cysts etc.

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Anonymous on March 17th, 2010 1:41 am

I am 38 years old. For last one month I missed my period. I am unmarried. I have no sexual relation with anybody. Is it early menopause? I am a thyroid patient also.I Take my medicines regularly. My TSH is also normal by getting tablets. What is the cause of delayed period?

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P.U .P on March 17th, 2010 6:21 am

It is too early to conclude that you are in early menopausal phase .
Menopause is said when there is irregular menses or no menses for 1 year.
You should not be worried more if you miss a single menstrual cycle. There can be many causes for amenorrhea.
Hypothyroidism can give rise to irregular menstrual cycles, but since your TSH values are normal and you are taking thyroid pills, there are less chances of this being the cause.
Anemia is also known to produce amenorhea. Check your hemoglobin and correct it by taking suitable medicine .
Mental stress , cigarette smoking can also cause amenorrhea.

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Sherlyn on March 21st, 2010 11:57 am

My period was irregular; my last period was in last Oct2009. And every month I had only spotting for one day. Why is it like that? I encountered this always since before I had irregular menstrual period. What is the cause? Is there anyone who can give me an explanation about this?

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PUP Reply:
March 22nd, 2010 at 3:32 am
Missed or irregular periods have variety of causes, among them pregnancy should be the first cause to be considered. The others being;
• Stress, weight gain, or weight loss.
• Person taking birth control pills.
• Menopausal syndrome.
• Hormonal imbalance
• Menarche, the beginning of menstruation for the first time may be irregular.
• Poly cystic ovarian disease.
You have to rule out the causes one by one with the help of blood test or any other scientific investigation necessary.
Pregnancy can be checked by a simple urine pregnancy test.
Cope up stress, check your weight by proper diet intake.

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Sherlyn on March 22nd, 2010 5:41 am

My weight is normal and my health is good. My period is irregular. I am not pregnant I never have a contact. I am 28 years old. What are the other causes of this? Is this normal?

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PUP Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 5:21 am
Absence of menses or irregular menstruation if of short duration need not be the cause of worry. It may be due to some emotional disturbance, anxiety, or grief of recent origin.
It will cure of itself.
But if the menses is regularly irregular, you have to search for the cause.
The following may be few causes leading to amenorrhea.
• Severe illness like jaundice, typhoid, anemia.
• Pregnancy has to be ruled out. A simple urine pregnancy test will confirm it.
• Discontinuing of contraceptive pill after taking for a along time.
• Poly cystic ovarian disease.
• Hypothyroidism
• Excessive athletic exercise.
• Obesity
• Malnourishment.

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trisha on March 23rd, 2010 1:50 am

I have been in a relationship and done that thing without protection, after 13th day of my menses. I have missed my periods. I have gone through the urine test twice and it is negative both the times. Can you please tell me why my periods are getting delayed?

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PUP Reply:
March 23rd, 2010 at 4:13 am
Assuming that you have regular menses, pregnancy cannot be ruled out, as the day you had an intercourse is the most fertile period of the menstrual cycle. You can repeat the urine pregnancy test once again with another brand available in the store.
Do blood test for Beta HCG.
If that is also negative, take a gynecologist opinion.

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SA on March 26th, 2010 8:34 am

I am 24 years old, generally I get my periods on time but this time I missed it, last 18th of Feb I got my periods, its approximately 1week up, also I am not pregnant, please help me out.

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PUP Reply:
March 30th, 2010 at 8:28 am
Do not worry if there is some irregularity in your cycle, some times hormonal changes can lead to irregular periods.
As you are certain of not having pregnancy, I presume that there was no sexual contact or any relation last 2 to 3 months.
I will advice you to wait for a while, before taking any medication.

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Lei on April 1st, 2010 4:47 am

I am 18 years old and I last had my period on February 27. Today, I still haven’t got my period. There is no sexual intercourse, or should I say penetration. What’s the probable cause?

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PUP Reply:
April 7th, 2010 at 12:31 am
Do you have a regular menstrual cycle since menarche?
When did your first menstruation start?
There are many causes for delayed menses.
• Pregnancy, a urine pregnancy test will show the result if it is positive or negative.
• In pubertal age, frequently there is hormonal imbalance resulting in delayed menses.
• Investigate for anemia.
• Contraceptive pills, also cause delayed menses.
• If your weight is in excess, there are chances of irregular periods.
• Acute disease like typhoid or jaundice, may delay menses.
The cause of this delay is of a lesser concern because you are sure of no sexual contact; secondly the delay is of 4 days only, I would suggest to wait for some few days, you will resume your menses.

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Sarah on April 9th, 2010 9:52 am

My problem is related to mensuration. I had a first spell of amenorrhea last year in September. I went to a gynecologist in November 2009. She gave me some medicine, after taking that medicine, mensuration cycle was stated again but now after 5 months it has stopped again. My blood test and ultra sound was clear. I do not know where the problem is. I wanted to ask you that should I take that medicine again. It’s name is gynacearid.

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SB on April 17th, 2010 2:19 am

I had my periods on 16 March.This time it started on 14 April but after the first day there is no bleeding. I am of 20 years. What can be the reason?

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PUP Reply:
April 17th, 2010 at 6:31 am
In young age, you may be having hormonal changes occurring in your body. Irregular and decreased menses may be due to such changes. Wait for some time, such changes correct’s on its own.

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SB Reply:
April 19th, 2010 at 3:53 am
I want to do exercise on daily basis to reduce belly fats but I can’t. I get pain in my thighs for many days when I do exercise once. Thus I avoid exercise.

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PUP Reply:
April 19th, 2010 at 8:34 am
To reduce your weight, you have to do regular exercise, and eat proper food.
1. Remain active throughout the day, increase your non exercise activity thermogenesis that accounts for your daily activity, like walking to market places, climbing stairs, clean the house, and cook. This type of activities can help to burn unto 1000 to 1500 calories per day.
2. Ball workouts: a Swiss ball assist in strengthening the stomach muscles, it will help you to have a correct posture and a fabulous flat stomach.
3. Stay happy, if under stress reduce it by meditation as stress increases the level of cortisol hormone, and high level of cortisol hormone can lead to abdominal weight gain.
4. Eat small meals more frequently. It helps to reduce hunger pangs.
5. Quit sugar or reduce sugar intake. Do not consume processed food as it contains plenty of sugar in the form of fructose.
6. Practice yoga.
The pain in your thighs after exercise will be there for few days due to the stretching of the muscles, but it will gradually become less after some time. So keep on doing light exercise at least 5 days in a week.
T on April 29th, 2010 12:17 pm

My normal period came 4/13/10 went off on 4/16/10 and on 4/24/10 I started cramping in my lower back and abdominal area like menstrual cramps I went to the bathroom on 4/26/10 there was blood in my urine and when I wipe it went off for half day and came back should I be worried?

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K on May 1st, 2010 9:52 am

I am 18 yr old and not in physical relation with any one. I got my period on 14 march 2010 and today is 1 may 2010. I have not got my periods yet. I exercise regularly (not over-exercise though). This happens frequently. After every 4-5 months I get my periods after two months or so.
I also visited a doctor but she said it was due to stress but now I do not feel any stress and am enjoying my life.
Sometimes during periods, I have pain in my lower abdomen. Sometimes there is a white fluid discharge. What is that?
I am conscious about my diet also and take milk and iron daily.

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S on May 7th, 2010 5:53 am

I am 28 year old and I am married for 3 years now. I had a problem two years ago. I had a miscarriage and the doctor suggested me to plan for pregnancy after two years. My last period was in the first week of March 2010. After this I am trying to conceive. I haven’t got my period since the. I thought I am pregnant and I ran tests during the first week of April 2010 and later on 27th of April 2010. But both tests were negative. What could be possible reason? For last two months before march 2010 my husband was using a Condom for intercourse.

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ss on May 7th, 2010 8:54 am

My mom of age 46 has irregular periods. she also has a very meager hemoglobin count. Suggest a remedy.

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Lee on May 26th, 2010 9:17 pm

I am worried right now because it’s my first time to have delayed period since I have a regular menstruation. Me and my boyfriend were having sex and our last contact was on April 10th this year. But I still had my regular period for that month. Now, its been 32 days since I had my last period and I have not had for this month. I am confused and worried I am just 18 years old.

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JN on June 19th, 2010 1:29 am

I am 21 years old and my last period due on 18th Apr. was delayed. I have done UPT and also blood test for pregnancy and both of them are negative. My thyroid is normal and my weight is also normal. What can be the menstrual cycle delay reasons.

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CK on June 28th, 2010 7:03 am

I am 34 years old and undergoing treatment for my fibroid. I have not had menstruation for this month and I am sexually active. Can I be pregnant. I am taking several herbal supplements to shrink the fibroid. Is this fibroid cause for the delay of menstruation or is it the hormonal imbalances.

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