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What Causes Delay In Menstrual Bleeding With Abdominal Cramps?

I have not had a period for about 6 months. I am 33. My period came on today and I have saturated a super tampon an hour for the last 5 hours. I am also cramping really bad in my lower belly. In the area under my belly button. I have never had cramps before. Should I go to the ER?
Tue, 16 Aug 2016
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No period for 6 months could be caused by pregnancy or other medical conditions out of pregnancy.You have not told us if you are pregnant or not.I will answer you question in both ways.
-If late pregnancy, possible causes could be placental detachment and placenta previa.Other causes will not give much bleeding.
-Out of pregnancy, possible causes of delayed menses and abdominal cramps include: hormonal imbalances,Polycystic ovaries,uterine scaring,contraceptive pills, medications, low weight, excess exercise, stress.With no period for 6 months, feeling pains/cramps and increase in volume of menses are common findings.
No matter the cause, you will need to see The Doctor or a Gynecologist for examination and work-ups.A pelvic ultrasound will be very useful here.
Hope my answer will help you
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What Causes Delay In Menstrual Bleeding With Abdominal Cramps?

Hi Thanks for posting on HCM No period for 6 months could be caused by pregnancy or other medical conditions out of pregnancy.You have not told us if you are pregnant or not.I will answer you question in both ways. -If late pregnancy, possible causes could be placental detachment and placenta previa.Other causes will not give much bleeding. -Out of pregnancy, possible causes of delayed menses and abdominal cramps include: hormonal imbalances,Polycystic ovaries,uterine scaring,contraceptive pills, medications, low weight, excess exercise, stress.With no period for 6 months, feeling pains/cramps and increase in volume of menses are common findings. No matter the cause, you will need to see The Doctor or a Gynecologist for examination and work-ups.A pelvic ultrasound will be very useful here. Hope my answer will help you Best regards