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What Causes Delayed Menstruation In A 30 Year Old Woman?

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Posted on Mon, 8 Aug 2016
Question: Hi, I am 30 yr old woman. Last month, I had my periods by 15th. Thereafter, I had protected sex around 25th of the same month. My periods were due to be on 15th of this month, however, I haven't got my periods yet. What could be the possible cause for the delay and why is it delayed.
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (51 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Normally do you have regular cycles ?
Have you taken I pill or any other such medications ?
Period delay could be due to pregnancy, stress, anxiety, weight changes, unaccustomed exercise, late nights, smoking, drinking etc.
Are any of these applicable ?
If not, mild hormonal imbalance also can lead to delayed and irregular periods.
All the best.
Please freel free to discuss further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
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Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (3 hours later)
Hi,
I do have regular periods. I didn't took any pills, as protection was used and it was safe sex.

None of the causes mentioned are applicable. Till when basically, the periods can be due, which means till what date if I get my periods are safe, post which I get my periods are unsafe.

Kindly advise.
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (16 hours later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Okay, then there is no reason to consider anything unsafe.
This is just mild hormonal imbalance, you can wait for 7 - 10 days for your periods.
After that consult a gynec and go for ultrasound scan to know the disturbance.
Progesterone tablets can be taken to jumpstart your new period.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Delayed Menstruation In A 30 Year Old Woman?

Brief Answer: As below Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. Normally do you have regular cycles ? Have you taken I pill or any other such medications ? Period delay could be due to pregnancy, stress, anxiety, weight changes, unaccustomed exercise, late nights, smoking, drinking etc. Are any of these applicable ? If not, mild hormonal imbalance also can lead to delayed and irregular periods. All the best. Please freel free to discuss further.