Patient's question:
I have had my period twice so far, each time delayed by 7 days. Now, for the third time, it still hasn't arrived. The last time I had it was on March 25th, and it's already been more than ten days late. I also used safe measures during intercourse. Could there be a problem?Before getting pregnant, I had moderate cervical erosion, and postpartum check-ups revealed cervical hypertrophy. Could this affect my period? Please help me, doctor. Thank you.
What kind of help do I need: I also had delayed periods before getting pregnant, as if they never arrived on time. This time, it's delayed for so long—could there be an issue?
Doctor's answer:
A normal menstrual cycle occurs once a month. Occasionally, it may be delayed by about a week, or there may be a pattern of delays, with each cycle lasting around 40 days, but the timing is regular. This situation does not qualify as menstrual irregularity. Based on your description, since the postpartum menstruation has just fully returned and the cycle has not been long enough, it may not be very regular yet. As long as the delay in menstruation is roughly the same and there are no other discomforts, this condition does not require medication. It is advisable to wait and see for now.