When the menstrual period does not arrive on the expected date, a menstrual delay occurs. Although the causes may be varied, the most well-known cause is undoubtedly pregnancy. However, a late menstrual period does not necessarily mean that a woman is pregnant or that there is a problem.
In general, it is advisable to wait about 10 days to check if the menstrual period has decreased before seeing a specialist, especially if the pregnancy test has been negative, since it will be necessary to look for causes other than pregnancy that have produced the delay in menstruation
Read the full article on: What may be the reason for a menstrual delay? ( 61).
By Nadia Caroppo M.D. (gynecologist) and Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 04/19/2022
