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What causes delayed menstruation and how to treat delayed menstruation

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Asked on:Apr 12, 2026 02:54 PM

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  • Felicia Felicia

    Apr 12, 2026

      Menstruation is female healthy is a sign that is closely related to women’s fertility, so menstrual issues should be highly valued by female friends. The normal menstrual cycle is 28 to 35 days, and it is a normal physiological phenomenon to have menstruation early or late by 7 days. But if your period has not come for more than 7 days, it will cause your attention. So what is the reason for delayed menstruation? What should I do if my menstruation is delayed? Next, I will introduce them one by one for your reference.

      What causes delayed menstruation?

      1. Pregnant

      This is the first factor you need to rule out. For women of marriageable age who have normal sexual intercourse, this possibility is the greatest. You can use a pregnancy test stick to do an early pregnancy test when your period is about 15 days late. If two red lines appear, 99% of the time, you are pregnant. If you are unmarried, have no boyfriend, and have no sex life, you can generally eliminate this factor directly.

      2. Interference from tobacco and alcohol

      I believe that some women also have a certain interest in tobacco and alcohol. Whether you do it voluntarily or forced, please always remember that enough is enough. The nicotine in tobacco and the alcohol in wine may cause endocrine disorders. In this way, your menstruation will also be disrupted. As a woman, the editor still advises: Please stay away from tobacco and alcohol.

      3. Cold stimulation

      The first is that cold weather causes delayed menstruation, so special attention should be paid to keeping the abdomen warm in the cold winter. The second is that diet causes delayed menstruation, mainly cold foods and frozen foods, which can cause you to Gong Han , thus affecting the punctual arrival of your menstruation. Therefore, you must avoid eating such foods one week before menstruation.

      4. Lose weight and diet

      In order to pursue a slim figure, many women blindly pursue weight loss at any cost. They regard fruits as their main meal and vegetables as their staple food, and do not eat meat or high-fat foods. If this continues, the body's functions will be destroyed due to insufficient nutritional intake, affecting the body's endocrine function, causing menstruation to be delayed or even amenorrhea . It is unscientific that dieting can help you lose weight.

      5. Staying up too late

      Because they are young and energetic, some young women are keen on nightlife such as clubbing and singing karaoke. They even go out to play at night and stay at home during the day. sleep . In this way, day and night are subverted, completely changing one's biological clock, which will have an impact on the body's hormones and endocrine. Not only is it easy to get acne, but it can also lead to menstrual disorders and delay the arrival of menstruation. Therefore, women must manage their own life patterns and work and rest schedules, and try to avoid work that reverses day and night.

      6. Surgical factors

      If you had an induced labor not long ago, flow of people Surgery, dilation and curettage, etc., you must consider these reasons. They directly or indirectly affect the function of your menstruation, causing your menstruation to be delayed. Women who have undergone surgery should pay attention to whether there is any infection in the later period, and at the same time, they should take good care of their bodies so that their menstruation can return to normal.

      7. Bad mood

      Work pressure and life pressure cause uneasiness, anxiety, and fear in women, and women become depressed and unfulfilled. This situation can easily cause endocrine problems in women, thus affecting the timely arrival of menstruation. Therefore, women must know how to regulate their emotions, release stress and throw away burdens in time, so that they can have healthy and stable emotions and their menstruation will not be affected.

      8. Side effects caused by drugs

      There are many drugs that can cause delayed menstruation, and birth control pills are one of them. If you take birth control pills for a long time, your body's hormones will be affected, and your menstruation may be delayed or even amenorrhea. If you want to prevent pregnancy, please choose condoms as a safer method. Remember, try to avoid taking pills a week before and during your period.

      9、Gynecology disease

      cervical erosionAbnormal leucorrhea Many gynecological diseases such as vaginal bacterial infections and vaginal infections can cause irregular menstruation. Therefore, sick women must go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible. Only by curing your gynecological diseases can irregular menstruation and delayed menstruation be improved. Women with gynecological diseases have affected menstruation and a lower chance of pregnancy.

      10. Not acclimatized

      This is caused by a sudden change in environmental factors. You from the south travel to the north for a week, and you find that your menstruation does not come on time. This is partly due to the differences in climate and diet between the south and the north, and is also related to your own adaptability. The south is hot and humid, the north is dry and cold, and coupled with the differences in food culture, you can easily find your own discomfort.

      What to do if menstruation is delayed?

      1. Traditional Chinese Medicine Conditioning

      Traditional Chinese medicine mainly performs conditioning in three aspects, as detailed below:

      Liver: Regulating the liver is to make qi and blood flow smoothly, so that women’s qi and blood flow will be smooth, so that menstrual blood will not stay in the body.

      Kidneys: Menstrual water comes from the kidneys. Therefore, if you want to fundamentally solve this problem, you must first take good care of the kidneys. Only by activating the kidneys can menstruation be smooth.

      Spleen: The main function of the spleen and stomach is to replenish blood. Regulating the spleen and stomach can replenish the blood lost by the body.

      2. Diet conditioning

      (1) Eat more protein and high-fiber foods

      You can add more meat, soy products, eggs, etc. to your lunch and dinner. These high-protein foods can replenish nutrients lost by the body during menstruation. At the same time, you should also consume more vegetables, whole grain foods, fruits, etc. The rich fiber can increase the magnesium content, thereby effectively regulating the disordered menstrual cycle.

      (2) Eat less sweets and caffeine drinks

      Foods with too much sugar, such as candies, chocolates, and cakes, can cause blood sugar in the body to rise, affect menstrual stability, and cause physical discomfort. Beverages such as strong tea and coffee can make women prone to anxiety and make it difficult to calmly welcome the arrival of menstruation. It is recommended that female friends who love tea may switch to barley tea for better results.

      (3) If you have heavy menstrual bleeding, it is recommended to eat more high-fiber foods.

      If your menstruation is often delayed and you bleed a lot, it is recommended that you eat more raisins, dates, spinach, etc. This type of food can effectively help you replenish your blood and Qi, allowing you to recover quickly.