The body of a woman raises many questions. Various processes constantly occur in it. And they need to be carefully monitored. For example, if you miss ovulation, the girl will not be able to become pregnant. Today we will be interested in the delay of menstruation. Is the test negative? This is not a reason to panic. But not a signal for inaction. Why might such a situation arise? And how to fix it under certain circumstances? To answer all this and not only for us to come.
About the cycle
Delay of menstruation? Is the test negative? First you need to understand the physiology of the girl. Then it will be possible to understand how critical days begin. This is an extremely important nuance.
The menstrual cycle is the number of days between two monthly bleeding. During this period, the egg ripens, its exit and journey to the uterus, fertilization or death of a female cell. In the latter case, you will have to face menstruation. If a baby has conceived, critically days may not come.
In women, the menstrual cycle is individual. And therefore it is impossible to say exactly when the girl will have critical days.
Cycle phases
Conventionally, the menstrual cycle is divided into 3 phases. Every modern girl should know about them. Especially if she is planning a pregnancy.
During the critical cycle, the body is faced with such phases:
- Follicular. At this moment, the nucleation and maturation of the egg occurs. These processes occur in the follicle. It lasts until about the middle of the menstrual cycle with its average duration.
- Ovulatory. It is characterized by ovulation - the release of an egg, ready for fertilization, into the body. It lasts very little. Usually up to 48 hours.
- Luteal. The period when an unfertilized egg dies and leaves the body. It ends with another menstrual bleeding.
But what if there is a delay in menstruation? Is the test negative? Next, we consider all the possible options.
Why menstruation is delayed
To begin with, a few words about why critical days can arrive earlier or later than the set time. What processes are slowed down or accelerated under similar circumstances?
Ideally, delayed menstruation is caused by delayed ovulation. If the "X-day" came earlier than the scheduled time, critical days will also appear faster. And when ovulation is delayed, they come later. But why?
The thing is that ovulation is a variable value. And it can be affected by both external factors and internal changes. We’ll talk about them.
Teens and delay
Delayed menstruation with a negative pregnancy test is a fairly common phenomenon. And far from always it should cause a panic. But take a closer look at your body. And lifestyle too.
Most often, the delay of the menstrual cycle is observed in adolescents during puberty. Menstruation can "jump." This is due to the formation of a critical cycle. In adolescents, it has not yet been established. And so there is no need to panic. And go to the doctor too.
Hormonal disbalance
Delay of menstruation 5 days? Is the test negative? This is not the worst situation. After all, it can be caused by a normal hormonal failure.
Problems with the menstrual cycle are observed in girls taking a number of medications. Usually they contain hormones. All this affects critical days.
If a woman suspects a hormonal failure, she should think about why it happened. When exposed to the body of medicines, it is better to consult a specialist with the corresponding problem. Maybe he will help to choose an analogue of the drug that does not correct the menstrual cycle.
Oral contraceptives
What else can a modern girl face? Has your period been delayed? Is the test negative?
A similar kind of situation occurs when taking oral contraceptives or during the treatment of infertility. Ideally, critical days come 6-7 days after canceling OK. If this does not happen, you should wait a couple of days and consult a gynecologist.
Important: improperly selected oral contraceptives can lead to a severe delay in menstruation. That is why it is important not to choose OK on your own.
Normal deviation
It is worth paying attention to the fact that the body does not always work “like a clock”. And therefore, some natural processes may come with a delay. Menstruation including.
There is a normal deviation in the monthly cycle. It is ± 5 days. With such a delay, you should be patient and wait. It is possible that menstruation will come somewhat later than the set time. For example, due to delayed ovulation.
Pregnancy
Has your period been delayed? Is the test negative? Pulls the lower abdomen?
If the pain is not too strong, and on the day of the alleged ovulation there was unprotected intercourse, pregnancy should not be ruled out. She really has a place.
The thing is that pregnancy tests respond to hCG in a woman’s urine. This hormone is actively produced after a successful conception. And in the first days of menstruation delay, its level may be small enough for the test to "see" an interesting position.
To confirm successful fertilization, you will have to repeat the test after a few days. And even better - go to the gynecologist. The specialist will quickly understand what is the matter.
Negative test and pregnancy
We will pay special attention to the reasons for a negative pregnancy test with a delay of critical days. This phenomenon is not so rare. Therefore, you will have to study it in more detail.
Here are common causes of a false negative pregnancy test result:
- low sensitivity of the measuring device;
- expired device expiration date;
- low hCG in the urine;
- ectopic pregnancy;
- disturbed test process.
It is because of an ectopic pregnancy that you should not leave a delay in menstruation with a negative test unattended. But only if unprotected sex was on the day of ovulation or within a week before it. Then an interesting situation comes with a greater probability.
Anovulation
Delay of menstruation? Is the test negative? The reasons for these phenomena are diverse. And to predict them is extremely difficult.
Even in a perfectly healthy girl, critical days can linger. For example, for a month or more. But why?
Has a woman experienced a monthly delay in a month? Is the test negative? And when re-checking too? Anovulation cannot be ruled out. This is the period when the egg does not ripen. This phenomenon, as already mentioned, is also found in healthy women. As a rule, no more than 2 times a year.
If anovulation lasts a long time and happens often, it's time to see a doctor. A similar situation should be monitored and adjusted by specialists.
Belated Ovulation
Did the girl face a delay in menstruation? Is the test negative? Pulling your stomach like before critical days?
It’s worth a little wait. After all, as we have said, sometimes menstruation can be delayed. And with certain signs, delayed ovulation cannot be ruled out.
Ideally, the follicle and the egg mature about 12-16 days. But sometimes this process drags on for 30 days. Accordingly, there will be a delay of critical days by 15-20 days, and the pregnancy test will be negative.
If the phenomenon was observed as a “one-time action”, there is no need to panic. But regular delay in ovulation requires mandatory observation by a gynecologist.
Ovarian problems
Next, we consider more serious scenarios. Delay of menstruation? Is the test negative? Pulls the bottom of the abdomen? Are ovarian pains observed?
Do not leave the situation unattended. The described situation can indicate ovarian dysfunction. Because of this, a violation of the menstrual cycle occurs.
Most often, women face such diseases:
- polycystic;
- multifollicular ovaries.
Disorders caused by problems in the endocrine system. A visit to the endocrinologist and gynecologist will help clarify the situation.
Menopause
The following scenario, ideally, occurs in women after 40 years, but maybe earlier. It's about menopause.
At some point, the woman’s body loses its fertility. The eggs cease to be produced. And menopause begins. At first, the period is characterized by a delay of critical days, and then the latter disappear altogether.
Can I diagnose menopause on my own? Given the fact that pretty young women sometimes come across her, no. It is better to go to the gynecologist and pass a series of tests. Then it will be possible to get the most complete picture of what is happening.
After childbirth
Does a recently-born girl have a monthly delay of a week? Is the test negative? Is there a reason for panic?
Not at all. Indeed, in a woman who has given birth, hormonal changes occur in the body. In the period after childbirth and during lactation, critical days do not come immediately. First, the woman is faced with discharge after childbirth, then there is a "lull" - a period without menstruation and any vaginal "fluids". Only after a while, critical days resume.
They will be irregular during breastfeeding. As a rule, the situation can be observed up to 3-4 years old baby. Ideally, the formation of the menstrual cycle returns to normal after a year and a half after the first critical days. But it's not always the case.
Important: if your mother is worried about the “jumps” in menstruation, she may go to the gynecologist for a consultation. The specialist will quickly explain under what circumstances it is necessary to worry and do something.
Stress and cycle
Delay of menstruation for 10 days? Is the test negative? It is possible that a woman was simply in a state of stress in a particular cycle. Therefore, ovulation has shifted.
As we have said, "X-day" depends on external factors. Stress (in any direction) negatively affects the body. Accordingly, critical days can come unexpectedly sooner or too late.
As a rule, after being at rest and in the absence of stress, the menstrual cycle returns to normal. The main thing is to be patient.
Overwork
Delay of menstruation for 10 days? The test is negative, but are diseases excluded?
Then it's time to think about the rest. It is possible that a woman has recently become very overworked. Both physically and psychologically. Overwork in any form affects the body badly. And therefore, menstruation does not come on time.
As in the case of stress, a woman needs to have a good rest and continue not to bring herself to severe overwork. The only way to establish a menstrual cycle.
Diseases in a woman
It is hard to believe, but far from always the delay of critical days is caused by ovarian diseases. Sometimes a similar phenomenon is observed in violation of any processes in the body.
Here are a few diseases in which jumps of critical days occur:
- ovarian cysts;
- thyroid disease;
- tumors of the uterus and its neck;
- kidney disease
- annexitis.
As a rule, if you do not recover in time, you will have to face a lot of negative consequences. Therefore, a long delay in menstruation should be monitored by a doctor.
Irregularity
Does the girl have a monthly delay, is the test negative? Pulls the lower abdomen?
In some cases, the phenomenon is quite natural. There are women with an irregular menstrual cycle. It is extremely difficult for them to understand when they will begin critical days.
In the modern world, an irregular monthly cycle is adjusted by specialists. And if a woman has always faced a similar situation, she should not be scared.
About diagnostics
Does the girl have a monthly delay, is the test negative? The causes of these phenomena are diverse. A comprehensive diagnosis of the body should be carried out. Then it will be possible to exclude a number of diseases.
Ideally, the diagnosis includes:
- blood test (general, for hCG);
- passing a pregnancy test;
- visit to the gynecologist;
- appeal to the endocrinologist;
- the implementation of ultrasound.
It is advisable to keep a basal temperature chart. Then the girl herself will be able to understand how dangerous the delay of menstruation is. Most often, this phenomenon is not a cause for panic.
Summary
We found out why the menstrual cycle may linger on a negative pregnancy test. We were able to study the most common phenomena. Each girl will have to remember about them.
Menstruation can be influenced by a figure (anorexia or obesity), unhealthy diet, diet and even lifestyle. Bad habits are also able to adjust the monthly cycle.