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What Causes Delayed Period?
Hi. I had continuous spotting for 20 days n in same way my periods were delayed from expected date. Went to doc had no spotting by that time so she gave norethisterone for a week. Still gave it time may b it starts. But in vain. I then took three times a day for 1 week. Now after how long will my periods take to start?..? Please help I m so stressed cause of this dela. It s almost two months n I hv nothing.
Mon, 5 Feb 2024
Hello,
Absence of withdrawal bleeding is characteristic of pregnancy. You have not mentioned if you are sexually active or not & if you had unprotected sex. Get clinically examined by a Gynae, get urine test for pregnancy as well as blood test (beta hCG) done to check if you are pregnant. Your gynecologist may make you do a USG to detect ectopic pregnancy/pregnancy. If you are pregnant, you will be managed accordingly.
If you are not pregnant, you will have to get done a few blood tests to detect hormonal imbalance, thyroid dysfunction, PCOS, anemia, sleep disturbance, diabetes, weight issues, overall health condition, any underlying disease, etc. You will be accordingly managed & treated.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
Absence of withdrawal bleeding is characteristic of pregnancy. You have not mentioned if you are sexually active or not & if you had unprotected sex. Get clinically examined by a Gynae, get urine test for pregnancy as well as blood test (beta hCG) done to check if you are pregnant. Your gynecologist may make you do a USG to detect ectopic pregnancy/pregnancy. If you are pregnant, you will be managed accordingly.
If you are not pregnant, you will have to get done a few blood tests to detect hormonal imbalance, thyroid dysfunction, PCOS, anemia, sleep disturbance, diabetes, weight issues, overall health condition, any underlying disease, etc. You will be accordingly managed & treated.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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