Menstrual Delay : Main causes and what to do

Delay is not always a sign of pregnancy since other situations excessive stress and even excessive consumption of caffeine can make this happen.

Generally, this menstrual delay can last from 1,2,3 or 5 days to 1 or 2 months, it is recommended to consult the doctor if the absence of menstruation exceeds 3 months and is not pregnant, so you can identify the cause and be treated.

However, if there is unprotected intimate contact a few days before there is also the probability of being pregnant, being recommended to do a home pregnancy test that can be purchased in pharmacies to know if you are really pregnant.

What can cause menstruation delay

If the menstruation is still late and at least 2 pregnancy tests have been performed in the last month with 7 days of interval between one test and another it is very likely that you are not pregnant, so the delay can be caused by other situations such as:

1. Excess physical activity such as with athletes or people in preparation for some sporting event or competition;
2. Very restrictive diets;
3. Bad eating or eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia;
4. Excess stress;
5. Alterations in the ovaries;
6. Diseases that affect the hypothalamus or pituitary gland;
7. Hormonal disorders caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, uterine fibroid or the next day's pill;
8. Use of continuous use pills, which cause an absence of menstruation;
9. Curettage or surgery in the recent pelvic region;
10. Proximity to menopause or possibility of early menopause;
11. In postpartum, because menstruation should only return after the woman stops breastfeeding, although it is necessary to use contraceptives during breastfeeding;
12. Long-term use of contraceptives: there may be an absence of menstruation for 6 months or for 1 year after the use of the quarterly contraceptive injection.

These situations can cause the absence of menstruation for more than 3 months (amenorrhea), is recommended to consult the doctor in case this occurs. Know other causes that can cause
menstruation delay in Amenorrhea: What can cause the absence of menstruation.

Menstruation is considered to be late when the girl who has already reached 16 years of age has not yet menstruated for the first time, in that case, it is called primary amenorrhea and should be investigated by the gynecologist. This delay in menstruation may be related to problems such as head trauma, prematurity & defects in the reproductive system, imperfect hymen,

What to do in Case of Menstrual Delay 

If you have a menstrual delay for more than 3 months and fail to identify the cause, it is best to go to the gynecologist so that you can identify the cause and treat the problem, and in some cases, the use of a medication may be recommended for menstruation. get off

The doctor may request tests such as the progesterone test and prolactin dose to try to identify the reason for this delay and indicate the most appropriate treatment.

In addition to this, depending on what is causing the delay in menstruation, reducing the intensity of physical exercise, being calm, avoiding stress & maintaining a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals are actions that help regulate the menstrual cycle.

It is also recommended that you consult your doctor regularly to identify possible health problems & diseases such as polycystic ovaries, endometriosis, anorexia, bulimia, hyperthyroidism & hypothyroidism that can cause changes in the menstrual cycle.

Home Remedies for Menses to go Down

There are some home remedies that can help menstruation go down, but these should be taken when there is no suspicion of pregnancy.

1. Cinnamon Tea

Cinnamon tea helps speed up menstruation in one or two days, and to prepare this tea you need:

Ingredients

• 2 cinnamon sticks;
• 1 cup of boiling water.

Preparation Mode

Add the cinnamon sticks to the boiling water, cover and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain and drink warm 1 to 2 times a day until menstruation goes down and, if necessary, it can be sweetened with honey or sugar.

2. Sage Tea

Sage tea helps speed up and cause menstruation.

Ingredients

• 10 sage leaves;
• 500 ml of boiling water.

Preparation Mode

Add the leaves to the boiling water and let the infusion stand for 15 minutes, strain and drink 1 cup in the morning and another in the evening. It is not recommended for people who use birth control pills.

These teas are natural options to stimulate the uterus and make the menstruation go down, these should be taken for a period between 5 to 10 days, it is recommended to consult the doctor in case this does not occur or in case it is something recurrent, since these Teas do not regulate the menstrual cycle itself.

How to Regulate Menstruation

In addition to drinking teas that help menstruation go down, help avoid these situations where the menstrual cycle is not regulated such as:

• Lead a healthy lifestyle with regular practice of physical exercise and a healthy and varied diet, rich in fruits, legumes, and vegetables;
• Birth control pills, as it helps regulate the menstrual cycle;
• Avoid crazy and very restrictive diets, since in addition to being harmful to health they end up altering the menstrual cycle; 
• Follow the indicated treatment to control polycystic ovarian syndrome or thyroid problems;
• Maintain the ideal weight.

These measures help regulate menstruation, however, it is advised that you consult your doctor to identify what is causing the menstrual cycle to be irregular.