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A missed period is the most common sign that you are pregnant. However, in case your period is late for 2 months in a row but the test strip still shows only 1 line, it is likely that you are not pregnant but have other health-related problems.
1. How does a menstrual cycle work in women? What is a period like? In women, a menstrual cycle is a monthly phenomenon that lasts from 28 to 32 days. This phenomenon includes a variety of activities:
gonadotropin-releasing activity in the hypothalamus; ovum production of luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone by the pituitary gland. Follicle development, ovulation with the secretion of the hormones estradiol and progesterone in the ovaries. Endometrial cells she . This is why menstrual irregularities are associated with many general health conditions of the body, not just gynecological health.
2. Answering the question of what's wrong with 2 months of delay and summarizing the causes of 2 months delay in women For girls who are in puberty, menstruation will happen irregularly and every cycle Menstruation can be short - long uncontrollably. However, after a while, the condition will gradually improve. Missing periods for 2 months in a row can also happen during this period, not because of pregnancy or other health problems. In addition, when entering perimenopause, a period of 2 months late in women can also occur due to disturbed menstrual activities.
However, if you are in a healthy age but suddenly missed your period 2 months 1 line test (meaning not pregnant) can be due to some of the following reasons:
Weight of a woman increases or decreases Sudden loss
Whether you lose weight or gain weight, when your weight has a sudden and rapid change, it will make your body unable to adapt, and this causes irregular and irregular menstrual periods, even even months late. The cause of this phenomenon is because the sudden change in the ratio of fat in the body makes the hormone content unbalanced. Depending on the degree of change, your period may be delayed or stop continuously for many months.
Too much stress can also cause 2 months late for your period
Your brain is divided into many small areas that take on different roles. In particular, the hypothalamus in the brain is the area that receives as well as sends out signals in response to stress. This means: when long-term stress and fatigue attack the brain, the brain will send a message to the endocrine system that it needs to increase hormone production to "fight" back.
However, the vast majority of these hormones will prevent some unnecessary functions of the body to focus resources on getting rid of external threats. Therefore, reproductive functions are also limited. This explains why women can delay their period / stop their periods when they are too stressed.
2 months late period 1 line test due to unhealthy nutrition
Some women's nutrition and lifestyle / exercise habits can negatively affect the hormonal system, from That causes women to have menstrual disorders including:
Excessive drinking of alcoholic beverages such as alcohol, or caffeine such as coffee, milk coffee... Women in a state of deficiency, malnutrition. The sports training regimes are too strict and overwhelming. Work continuously, always in a state of exertion.
Missing period for 2 consecutive months as a side effect of medications
Certain prescription drugs such as hormonal drugs, antidepressants, tranquilizers, corticosteroids, birth control pills, drugs used with therapy chemotherapy / radiotherapy... all have many side effects, of which, for women, delayed menstruation is the most common side effect.
Women with gynecological problems
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common syndrome in women of reproductive age and occurs because of a deficiency in female sex hormones, while male sex hormones are common in women. increase in the body. Because it is related to female hormones, this syndrome is likely to lead to delayed menstruation in women.
In addition, a number of other gynecological conditions can also delay your period for 2 months in a row, including uterine fibroids, ovarian inflammation, uterine ectropion,...
Usually, if acquired Gynecological diseases, in addition to the delay of menstruation, you can also recognize through a number of other signs such as an abnormal vaginal odor, a dull pain in the lower abdomen, colored vaginal discharge. and strange smell...
If you encounter this condition, the best way is to find a gynecologist soon to have a specific examination.
A missed period can also be caused by a problem with the thyroid gland
Although it is far away from the female genitals, in fact, the thyroid gland also plays many roles in the functioning of the female menstrual cycle. This is the part that produces and regulates hormones that interact with many systems in the body, ensuring that all life activities take place in a healthy and normal manner in accordance with circadian rhythms.
If the thyroid gland encounters abnormalities such as hypothyroidism, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism... will cause disturbances in the menstrual cycle.
3. Women who are 2 months late for their period should take a 1-line test, what should they do? In case of missed period for 2 consecutive months but not because of pregnancy, you should adjust some habits to help circadian rhythm return to normal, including:
Design a diet full of nutrients Essential nutrients, daily calorie intake needs to match the amount of calories consumed outside. Avoid consuming unhealthy foods such as high-fat foods, sweet foods, alcoholic beverages or caffeine. Exercise in moderation and regularly, with moderate strength, gradually increasing the level of exercise. Weight should be gradually lost or gained. You should sleep at least 7 to 8 hours a day and make it a habit to sleep before 11pm. Limit excessive stress and anxiety, try to make time for yourself to relax. In addition, if you notice an abnormal vaginal area accompanied by a missed period of 2 months, you should soon go to the hospital for examination.
It can be said that the phenomenon of 2 months late period 1 strip test can come from many different causes, most of which can be adjusted through nutrition and lifestyle.
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