Patient's question:
I am 28 years old this year, and I got married to my husband not long ago. I have always wanted a child. Recently, I have had a 33-day menstrual delay, and I started to think I might be pregnant, but when I carefully checked with a pregnancy test, it was negative. I am very puzzled and would like to ask a doctor, "I have a 33-day menstrual delay now, and the pregnancy test shows negative. What should I do?"Doctor's answer:
Generally, when menstruation is relatively regular, the normal range of the menstrual cycle is around 28-30 days. A delay or advancement of one week is considered a normal phenomenon. Therefore, if the menstrual interval is 33 days and it has not arrived again, it is still within the normal range. It is necessary to observe carefully for the time being. If it appears again with a delay of less than one week but no pregnancy is confirmed after a thorough examination, it may indicate menstrual irregularity, and medication can be considered for treatment.