Patient's question:
Menstruation has been absent for 2 months. There has been irregular vaginal discharge with light red. Treatment with progesterone can induce menstruation. However, without medication, menstruation stops again.Doctor's answer:
A delay of one week in menstruation is normal. If you have had sexual activity, it's important to consider the possibility of pregnancy. A pregnancy test using a test strip should be conducted one week after the menstrual delay. Since you have already tested and found no pregnancy, the likelihood of pregnancy is relatively low. However, test strips only have an accuracy rate of about 75%. Besides pregnancy, other factors such as fatigue, poor rest, stress, anxiety, environmental changes, gynecological inflammation, and endocrine disorders could also cause a delayed menstruation. In your case, the possibility of menstrual irregularity is high. It is recommended to visit a hospital for tests including the six sex hormones and an ultrasound to identify the cause and then receive targeted treatment. Additionally, you may consider taking some Chinese herbal medicine for menstrual regulation.