Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period days. I'm very worried about it affecting my fertility, and I also feel extremely cold and afraid of the cold. Could you please explain what might be causing my period to be delayed by a week?Doctor's answer:
Hello, your situation may indicate pregnancy. If your period has not arrived within 7-10 days, it is advisable to consider pregnancy. It is recommended to use a pregnancy test kit. Instead of calculating based on the time of sexual intercourse, pregnancy is generally calculated from the first day of your last menstrual period. Irregular menstruation not only affects a woman's physical health but can also lead to gynecological diseases. Therefore, it is best to visit the gynecology department of a hospital for an ultrasound examination. After identifying the cause, symptomatic treatment should be administered. Additionally, pay attention to personal hygiene and maintain cleanliness in the perineal area.