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Menstrual cycle related
My periods are late. My menstrual cycle is generally irregular. And in this month, my periods are late by more than a week and still not got it. I have visited the doctors before as I keep having menstruation related issues 😭. What should I do?
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You need a pregnancy test if you are sexually active if not or if the pregnancy test is negative you can take a medicine to help you get your periods
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Irregular periods that are now more than a week late can happen for several reasons, hormonal imbalance, stress, and significant weight change are the common ones at your age, and a condition like PCOS is also worth ruling out. Since this keeps recurring for you, it is worth looking into the underlying cause rather than treating this as just one off cycle.
Next Steps
If there is any chance you could be pregnant, take a home urine pregnancy test first. Otherwise, see a gynaecologist for a pelvic ultrasound and hormone blood tests, including thyroid and PCOS markers.
Health Tips
Start noting your cycle dates from now on, it helps your doctor spot the pattern much faster at your visit.
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