Is it normal to delay your period by three days?

Sometimes, our menstruation may not come on time. When the menstruation is supposed to come, our aunt has not come yet. At this time, many women will be very worried about their health. Some women will go to the hospital when the menstruation is delayed for three days, but is it really necessary? Is it normal to delay your period by three days? Why is menstruation delayed for three days?

Is it normal to delay your period by three days?

A woman's menstrual cycle is generally 28 to 30 days. About 7 days earlier or later is still within the normal range, and the length of the cycle varies from person to person. However, if menstruation does not occur after more than 7 days, it is considered delayed menstruation. Generally, it is normal for menstruation to be delayed by 7 days or advanced by 7 days, so a delay of three days is a very normal thing and there is no need to worry too much.

Why is menstruation delayed for three days?

There are two main reasons for delayed menstruation: pregnancy and irregular menstruation.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that menstrual fluid comes from the kidneys, pointing out that menstrual disorders are related to kidney function, and are also related to the spleen, liver, qi and blood, Chong Mai, Ren Mai, and uterus. There are mainly two types: one is deficiency syndrome, that is, "pain if not nourished", which is caused by weak qi and blood or liver and kidney deficiency. People in this type of syndrome should pay attention to regulating and replenishing qi and blood or nourishing the liver and kidneys. The second is the positive syndrome, that is, "pain due to obstruction", which is caused by the poor circulation of Qi and blood. People in this category should remove blood stasis and relieve pain.

Delayed menstruation is indeed a big deal, but if it is only delayed for three days, it is still a very normal thing and it is not worth us to worry too much. There is no need to go to the hospital for examination and treatment. As long as we pay attention to the taboos during normal menstruation, there will be no problems. There is no need to worry too much about menstruation.