What if my period hasn't come for 5 days?

Women have a menstrual cycle every month. However, many women will be particularly worried once their menstruation is abnormal. Among them, many women are always particularly worried when they encounter symptoms such as missed menstruation for 5 days, but they don’t know the reason. Many women are particularly worried that it is caused by unexpected pregnancy. In fact, there are many reasons for this phenomenon. Let’s understand what happened when the menstruation did not come for 5 days.

What if my period hasn't come for 5 days?

1. Pregnancy

After the menstruation is delayed for 10 days, you can go to the hospital for a urine pregnancy test. If the result is positive, you are very likely pregnant. Pregnancy may also have other symptoms, such as chills, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, etc.

2. Side effects of medication

Long-term use of contraceptives can cause endocrine disorders and delay menstruation. Newer generation gastrokinetic drugs may also cause this.

3. Caused by surgery

For example, intrauterine surgery may cause cervical adhesions, which may lead to menstrual blood stasis and delay menstruation.

4. Others

Psychological factors such as mental tension, stress, environmental changes, etc. can cause delayed menstruation.

treat

First eliminate external factors that affect menstruation, and then observe for a period of time. You should have a regular daily life, pay more attention to rest, avoid excessive fatigue, and especially keep warm and avoid moisture during menstruation. Prevent excessive dieting, quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption. Pay attention to your diet structure, eat more lean meat, cereals, green leafy vegetables and calcium-rich foods, and avoid overeating raw and cold foods. Keep a good mood, strengthen exercise and improve physical fitness. If the symptoms still do not improve, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination in time to identify the cause so that targeted treatment can be provided as soon as possible.

The above is an introduction to what happens when menstruation has not come for 5 days. When you encounter such a symptom, you must understand the cause. First of all, if you are pregnant, you must be adequately prepared and adjust your diet and daily life in time. If it is caused by gynecological diseases, you must check it out in time. In addition, don't put too much pressure on yourself in normal times. Learn to release stress.