Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: Is it normal for the menstrual cycle to be delayed by one week? For example: If menstruation starts on August 20th and ends on August 27th, and then starts again on September 29th and ends on October 5th, when will it come in November? Is this normal? However, the period is always 7 days, and everything is normal without any adverse symptoms.Doctor's answer:
Generally, a delay or advancement of one week within the menstrual cycle is still considered within the normal range. For your situation, it is recommended to actively observe whether the amount of menstrual bleeding is consistent. At the same time, it is advised to pay attention to hygiene during the menstrual period. If the delay is prolonged, it is recommended to actively seek medical examination for endocrine conditions. It is generally considered that this has little impact on fertility.Avoid eating raw and cold, sour, spicy, or other stimulating foods. Drink more boiled water and maintain regular bowel movements. For those with blood heat, it is advisable to consume more fresh fruits and vegetables before the menstrual period and avoid stimulating foods that promote fire, such as garlic, onions, leeks, and ginger. For those with qi and blood deficiency, it is necessary to increase nutrition, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, and mutton. Avoid raw and cold fruits and vegetables.