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Did not get periods today
My last menses was on 26th September 2016. My periods were supposed to come today but they have not. Why has this happened?
I am not sexually active also still why?
Also, I experienced I had cramps before periods came but this time nothing happened.
Should I wait?
Is it common?
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Dear Practo User,
A normal menstrual cycle can show a normal variation of +/- 7 days in a healthy female, so do not worry.
Wait for 7 days, do not take stress ( at times it causes the delay) , and since you are not sexually active , if it get more then a wk delayed , just visit a Gynaecologist , because a quick look at your profile will help evaluate the cause.
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If you are recently gaining weight, or having pimples or facial hair growth along with irregular cycles, do visit gynaecologist.
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Dr. Chethan R S
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Hi..... In a normal menstrual cycle, a balance between the hormones estrogen and progesterone regulates the buildup of the lining of the uterus (endometrium), which is shed during menstruation. If a hormone imbalance occurs, mentrual irregularities occurs..
Periods can be delayed for a single cycle or it can be delayed in every cycle. If the delay is in only a single cycle, the most likely cause is a temporary cause like stress....
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