Patient's question:
Medical Description: Normal intercourse on August 3, menstruation was expected on August 10 but did not arrive. 17 years old, pregnancy confirmed with early pregnancy test. What should I do? Should I choose medication abortion or surgical abortion? The pregnancy occurred within 10 days! First pregnancy!Past Treatment and Effects: Normal intercourse on August 3, menstruation was expected on August 10 but did not arrive. 17 years old, pregnancy confirmed with early pregnancy test. What should I do? Should I choose medication abortion or surgical abortion? The pregnancy occurred within 10 days! First pregnancy!
Help Needed: Normal intercourse on August 3, menstruation was expected on August 10 but did not arrive.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, under normal circumstances, a one-week delay in menstruation is considered normal. For your situation, it is recommended to have a blood test at the hospital one week after the menstrual delay to confirm whether you are pregnant. If you are not pregnant, relevant examinations and treatments can be conducted for menstrual irregularities.A woman's normal menstruation is regulated and influenced by the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis. Emotions, significant mental stress, medications, and changes in lifestyle can all cause irregular menstruation. A one-week delay or early onset of menstruation are both within the normal range. However, if the delay exceeds 10 days, it is necessary to have a check-up at the hospital to determine the cause. After diagnosis, symptomatic treatment should be administered to avoid impacting future health.