My period is 7 days late.

A delayed period could be a sign of pregnancy or menstrual irregularity. A normal menstrual cycle is twenty-eight days and lasts three to five days. During menstruation, women may experience symptoms such as drowsiness, emotional instability, and breast pain, which are all normal. If the menstrual period is delayed for too long, it can be considered as irregular menstruation. So what happens if your period comes again after being delayed for seven days?

It is normal to have menstruation delayed within a week. There are many reasons for delayed menstruation, such as endocrine disorders, mental reasons, drug effects, early pregnancy, some gynecological diseases, etc. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for examination in time for the reason of heavy menstrual flow. Normal menstruation for women generally lasts 3 to 7 days. If it exceeds 10 days, it is considered that the bleeding time is prolonged.

Generally, menstrual disorders are divided into two categories. One is caused by neuroendocrine disorders, and the other is caused by some temperament changes in the reproductive organs, including inflammation of the reproductive organs. To find out the specific reasons, you can go to the hospital for ultrasound and endocrine examinations to see the reasons so as to consider how to treat them.

Light menstrual bleeding is caused by low estrogen levels. Estrogen stimulates the thickening of the endometrium in preparation for conception. If conception does not occur, the proliferating endometrium will shed and bleed to form menstruation. Low estrogen levels in the body can cause the endometrium to not grow thick enough and result in less menstrual bleeding. We recommend that you have an endocrine test to see if the hormone levels in your body are normal.

Symptoms of irregular menstruation include changes in bleeding volume and cycle, or abdominal pain before and during menstruation. The causes are generally organic diseases and functional disorders. There are many factors that cause irregular menstruation, including endocrine problems. Problems that generally affect endocrine system may include food, drugs, diseases, psychology and other factors. Generally speaking, Chinese medicine can be used to regulate the endocrine system. In daily life, you should pay attention to your living habits, regular diet, adequate sleep, and eat less spicy and stimulating foods such as tobacco and alcohol.

Pay more attention to the following:

1. Keep a happy spirit, avoid mental stimulation and mood swings. Some people may experience lower abdominal distension, backache, breast pain, mild diarrhea, fatigue, drowsiness, mood instability, irritability or depression during menstruation. These are all normal and do not need to be overly nervous.

2. Pay attention to hygiene and prevent infection. Pay attention to the hygiene of the external genitalia. Do not have sexual intercourse during menstruation. Keep warm and avoid cold stimulation. Avoid overwork. Those with heavy menstrual bleeding should avoid eating brown sugar.

3. Underwear should be soft, made of cotton, and well ventilated. Wash and change frequently, and dry in the sun.

4. Avoid eating raw, cold, sour, spicy and other irritating foods, drink more boiled water and keep the bowels open. People with hot blood should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables before menstruation, and avoid eating onions, garlic, leeks, ginger and other foods that stimulate fire. People with qi and blood deficiency must increase nutrition, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, mutton, etc., and avoid eating raw and cold fruits and vegetables.