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Is Delay In Periods Normal?

hello, I had a medical abortion done in July, went for a check up 2 weeks after everything was fine. I bled for 2 weeks since July 10th then it stopped, I got my period again on August 15 for 5 days, and then I have not got my period again I am 7 days late... I took pregnancy test but they are negative... and Yes I did have intercourse, is this normal?
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Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

1) Following medical abortion, you may get irregular or late period for 1-3 cycles due to hormonal imbalance. However, you should repeat the pregnancy test after 3-4 days to rule out late conception.

2) In absence of pregnancy, other reasons of late period may be due to PCOD or ovarian cyst, hypothyroid state, over weight/ extreme loss, extra mental stress or anxiety, emotional upset, eating disorder, high prolactin.

3) You should undergo complete hormone profile (like LH/ FSH, serum prolactin, progesterone, thyroid, DHEAS, testosterone etc) and pelvic ultrasound scan (USG) to identify underlying pathology.

Review with test results or you can consult with local gynecologist. You may require progesterone pill to induce period.

Maintain genital hygiene, control body weight. Good luck.
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Is Delay In Periods Normal?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us. 1) Following medical abortion, you may get irregular or late period for 1-3 cycles due to hormonal imbalance. However, you should repeat the pregnancy test after 3-4 days to rule out late conception. 2) In absence of pregnancy, other reasons of late period may be due to PCOD or ovarian cyst, hypothyroid state, over weight/ extreme loss, extra mental stress or anxiety, emotional upset, eating disorder, high prolactin. 3) You should undergo complete hormone profile (like LH/ FSH, serum prolactin, progesterone, thyroid, DHEAS, testosterone etc) and pelvic ultrasound scan (USG) to identify underlying pathology. Review with test results or you can consult with local gynecologist. You may require progesterone pill to induce period. Maintain genital hygiene, control body weight. Good luck.