This article was written under the professional guidance of Dr. Nguyen Thu Hoai - Grade II Specialist - Head of the Department of Gynecology at Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
1. What is the late period?
Most women have an average menstrual cycle of 28 to 30 days. Besides, cycles shorter than 21 days or longer than 32 - 35 days are also considered normal. However, in cases where the menstrual cycle exceeds 35 days, this can be considered a sign of late menstruation (delayed menstruation).
2. Some causes of late menstruation but no signs of pregnancy
In addition to pregnancy, some other reasons that can cause women to miss their period after sex include: menopause, breastfeeding, sudden gain or loss of weight, or psychological pressure that causes stress.
In case your period is late but the pregnancy test shows no pregnancy or missed period but no signs of pregnancy usually not a cause for concern (if it only happens occasionally) because this is just a manifestation of a hormonal disorder in the body. However, if the delay in menstruation after sex is due to a medical cause, women need to monitor whether this condition frequently occurs or not.
If your period is late but The pregnancy test stick showed a negative result for a long time, women need to go for examination and have the necessary tests done at the hospital by a specialist to be diagnosed and determine the cause of this condition, and then come up with an appropriate treatment plan.
If you have a regular menstrual cycle but suddenly your period is late after sex, you should:
- Check to see if you are pregnant?
- If you have determined that your period is late but the pregnancy test stick shows negative result, you need to consider whether there are any difficulties or pressures in your current life that are disrupting your hormones. If so, women need to adjust to balance hormones to help menstruation return to normal.
At the same time, women should pay attention to the following issues:
- Ensure a healthy diet.
- Avoid overexposure to potentially harmful foods such as fatty fast foods, sweets, alcohol and caffeine.
- Doing exercise regularly to improve physical and mental health.
- Maintain a stable weight to maintain the best shape and health.
- Get enough sleep 7-8 hours a day, have a habit of going to bed early and sleeping deeply.
- Keep a comfortable spirit, avoid unnecessary pressure and stress on yourself.
2. How to know if your period is late but not pregnant?
2.1 No implantation bleeding
Once the egg is implanted in the uterus, some blood vessels will break, leading to vaginal bleeding called implantation bleeding. Implantation bleeding is usually light pink or dark brown in color, the amount is small and lasts only 1-2 days. Therefore, if you do not experience these signs, your period is simply late but you are not pregnant.
2.2 There are no symptoms due to pregnancy
When your period is late but there are no signs of pregnancy such as implantation bleeding, tender breasts, nausea, change in eating habits, etc., there is a high possibility that you are not pregnant.
2.3 The pregnancy test stick gives a result of 1 line
During pregnancy, a woman's body produces the hormone beta hCG. Pregnancy tests are used to determine the presence of this hormone in urine. If you miss your period and the pregnancy test only shows one line, it means you are just late for your period, not pregnant.
3. Is it dangerous to miss your period but have no pregnancy symptoms?
3.1 Impact on daily life
Many women today are afraid to go for gynecological examinations, even though they are always worried about the possibility of dangerous gynecological diseases. This leads to tension and stress, negatively affecting the quality of daily life.
3.2 Health effects
The most common consequence of missing a period but not getting pregnant is negative health effects. Late menstruation due to gynecological diseases such as uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, salpingitis, etc. often leads to feelings of fatigue, discomfort and lower abdominal pain in women.
3.3 Impact on fertility
Menstrual disorders not only cause discomfort in life but also pose a potential risk of infertility in women. When the menstrual cycle is irregular, it becomes extremely difficult to accurately determine the day of ovulation. This leads to a reduction in the ability to natural fertility, making the women's pregnancy journey encounter many obstacles. Furthermore, gynecological diseases not only cause discomfort but also affect the function of women's reproductive organs.
In general, tracking your menstrual cycle is the key to helping women protect their health. Regardless of physiological or pathological reasons, women who experience missed periods after sex need to pay attention and take timely measures to avoid negative effects on reproductive health.
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