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What Causes Delayed Menstruation?

I m a 46 year old female. I have always had a menstrual cycle that begins every 24 days without taking birth control. I recently started experiencing (last 2 cycles) delayed cycles. The first time I was 10 days late and the next cycle was 19 days late. I have also noticed increased bleeding. I haven t noticed any other changes and I do not take medication for anything. Do you know what could be causing the change in my menstrual cycle?
Fri, 11 Jan 2019
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Hello,

I would suggest you undergo an ultrasound scan of abdomen and pelvis, PAP smear, thyroid profile and detailed pelvic examination by a specialist.

Any sudden change menstrual cycle like an increase in flow can be a subtle sign of underlying pathology which is often ignored by most women in early stages.

Until the test are conducted along with detailed examination it is difficult to establish a conclusion.

However, in the age of mid-forties, the causes can vary from a thyroid disorder, ovarian cyst and cancer to name a few.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ayesha Shareef, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Delayed Menstruation?

Hello, I would suggest you undergo an ultrasound scan of abdomen and pelvis, PAP smear, thyroid profile and detailed pelvic examination by a specialist. Any sudden change menstrual cycle like an increase in flow can be a subtle sign of underlying pathology which is often ignored by most women in early stages. Until the test are conducted along with detailed examination it is difficult to establish a conclusion. However, in the age of mid-forties, the causes can vary from a thyroid disorder, ovarian cyst and cancer to name a few. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ayesha Shareef, General & Family Physician