What to do if your period is delayed

There are many reasons for delayed menstruation, the most common of which is endocrine disorders. Emotions, stress, bad living habits, drugs, diseases and other factors may lead to endocrine disorders, thus affecting the normal menstrual cycle. Pregnancy, surgery, chronic diseases, etc. may also lead to delayed menstruation.

If your period is late, you can take the following steps:

1. Check whether you are pregnant: If your period is delayed, you should first rule out pregnancy. You can use an early pregnancy test strip or go to the hospital for a blood HCG test to confirm whether you are pregnant.

2. Adjust your diet: Eat less raw, cold and irritating foods, and eat more nutritious foods, such as beef, fish, shrimp, and soy products, which will help alleviate the condition of delayed menstruation.

3. Keep a happy mood: learn to relieve stress. You can do something you like to divert your attention. You can also make more friends and communicate with them more to relieve your own stress.

4. Go to bed early and get up early: Maintain a regular schedule and avoid staying up late, which is beneficial to the regularity of menstruation.

5. Insist on moderate exercise: Appropriate exercise can help regulate menstruation, such as jogging, yoga, etc.

6. Hot compress on the lower abdomen: You can apply a hot towel to the lower abdomen to speed up blood flow and promote the movement of qi and blood.

7. Massage the abdomen: Massage the abdomen can help stimulate menstruation. There are many acupoints on the abdomen, such as Guanyuan, Zhongji, and Guilai.

8. Chinese medicine conditioning: If menstruation is delayed due to endocrine disorders, you can use short-acting oral contraceptives or progestin treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

9. Seek medical treatment promptly: If the above methods are ineffective, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time and receive treatment after the cause is determined.

Delayed menstruation may be related to a variety of factors, and taking appropriate measures can help relieve symptoms. At the same time, maintaining good living habits and eating habits can also help prevent delayed menstruation.