How long does the menstrual period need to be delayed to determine if you are pregnant

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Hello, generally a delay or advancement of one week in menstruation is considered normal. In the current situation, it is best to wait and see. If menstruation still hasn't arrived after another week, you can take an early pregnancy test. If it's not pregnancy, it could be menstrual irregularity, and you can take Wuji Baifeng pills or traditional Chinese medicine for regulation. If necessary, hormone-based artificial cycle treatment can be used.