Periods Delay not regular cycle - #11174
My period's delay in this month like my period date is 19-20 every month it comes from time to time but this month is a delay. I had papaya, pineapple juice, ginger water and also did the pregnancy test it's a negative. What should I do..??
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Hello dear See delay in periods can be due to hormonal alterations or pcod chances. Iam suggesting some tests to be done for confirmation Pelvic USG Serum progesterone Serum prolactin Serum Lh Serum TSH Serum cortisone Serum estrogen Urine analysis Kindly share the results with gynacolologist in person for better clarification. Hopefully you recover soon Regards
This is normal you don’t need any test.
slight delay in periods (up to 7–10 days) is very common and usually not a cause for worry. Stress, travel, lack of sleep, changes in weight, diet, exercise, or even minor hormonal fluctuations (thyroid/PCOS) can delay periods.
Wait calmly for 7–10 more days. Most likely your period will come naturally. If not → repeat pregnancy test + visit gynecologist for short course medication.
Thank you.
Causes stress can delay ovulation.
Lifestyle changes – poor sleep, travel, diet changes, or over-exercising.
Hormonal fluctuations – sometimes ovulation naturally gets delayed.
PCOS / thyroid / prolactin imbalance – if it happens repeatedly.
Rx Tab Primolut-N 5mg twice daily for 5 days and periods will come after 2-5 days after stopping the drug
Stay calm and avoid stress (stress itself delays periods).
Eat a balanced diet, avoid junk or too much spicy food.
Keep yourself well hydrated.
Do mild exercise or walking daily (improves circulation).
Warm compress or gentle lower belly massage can sometimes help.
If your periods are normally regular and this month there’s an unexpected delay, it’s good to consider a few things. Since you’ve already taken a pregnancy test and it’s negative, let’s look at other possible factors. Stress, changes in weight, diet, or exercise routines can all affect your menstrual cycle. Illness or travel can also disrupt it. Papaya and pineapple juice, along with ginger water, may have minor effects on uterine contractions but they are unlikely to significantly influence your cycle timing. Make sure you’re maintaining a balanced diet and staying hydrated. If there’s been a significant shift in your lifestyle, consider if that might be playing a role here. Hormonal fluctuations can also cause delays, sometimes for no clear reason. Having irregular cycles from time to time is not uncommon. Monitor for any other symptoms such as unusual pain, excessive bleeding when it starts, or persistent irregularities. If your period hasn’t begun in the next couple of weeks and you still have a negative pregnancy test, it could be beneficial to reach out to a healthcare provider. They might suggest a few tests to check hormone levels to determine if there is an underlying cause. In the meantime try to manage stress where possible - meditation or yoga can be helpful. Avoid overdoing any lifestyle changes to attempt to bring your period on, as some internet remedies could be ineffective or even potentially harmful. Always seek professional advice before trying anything new or drastic.
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