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Menstrual period delayed for 45 days now. Pregnancy test came negative. What could it be?

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Dear Doctor,

I have not get periods since 45 days. Normally I have a problem of delayed periods. Pregnancy test came negative.

Can you please advise?

Answered by Dr. Sabita Laskar

Education:

MD Obstetrics and Gynecology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sabita Laskar is a caring obstetrician and gynecologist with expertise in women’s health, pregnancy care, and reproductive medicine. She provides guidance and support through every stage of womanhood, focusing on safe maternity care, fertility management, and preventive gynecology. With a patient-first approach, she ensures compassionate, personalized treatment to promote long-term health and well-being for women of all ages.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

If you are having delayed period, there could be lots of reasons for it.

  • First on the list is pregnancy, which you have ruled out already.
  • Second cause could be PCOD which gives rise to multiple tiny cysts in your ovaries with failure in ovulation thereby leading to no menstruation.
  • Third cause is hormonal imbalance or thyroid related issues.

So I would suggest you to check your thyroid and prolactin staus and also get a TVS done to see the condition of your ovaries.

For bringing out your periods you can try Medroxyprogesterone acetate 10mg daily for 5 days.

However, it will not cure your primary cause. You must find out the primary cause to get permanent relief. Consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At October 15, 2014
Reviewed At June 20, 2024

Education:

MD Obstetrics and Gynecology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sabita Laskar is a caring obstetrician and gynecologist with expertise in women’s health, pregnancy care, and reproductive medicine. She provides guidance and support through every stage of womanhood, focusing on safe maternity care, fertility management, and preventive gynecology. With a patient-first approach, she ensures compassionate, personalized treatment to promote long-term health and well-being for women of all ages.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MD Obstetrics and Gynecology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sabita Laskar is a caring obstetrician and gynecologist with expertise in women’s health, pregnancy care, and reproductive medicine. She provides guidance and support through every stage of womanhood, focusing on safe maternity care, fertility management, and preventive gynecology. With a patient-first approach, she ensures compassionate, personalized treatment to promote long-term health and well-being for women of all ages.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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