Anonymous

3 years

I have regular period and suddenly its a week late now. Did not have sex eversince my last period

I have regular menstruation. I had my period last month and did not have sex since then. But now my period is suddenly a week late. I had spotting last week also. This is the first time I’ve experience this. What does it mean?

Thank you for your questions. The following answers regarding your current queries are just general descriptions due to the limited information provided by you. Click on this link (DoctorOnCall) for a private consultation with our doctors.

Based on your description, there are several causes of late period such as:

  • Emotional stress
  • Pregnancy- You may take a urine oregnancy test to confirm your pregnancy status if you had intercourse after your last period
  • Weight too light or too heavy
  • Exercising too much
  • Problems with the ovary such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

In order for us to provide you with an accurate choice of treatment and management, we need additional details to explore further into your current complaints. Therefore, we greatly suggest that your girlfriend refer this to your nearest medical doctor. You may also click on this link (DoctorOnCall) to speak with our doctors online. We assure you that our conversations are kept in confidentiality unless additional consultation needed with other medical parties. Thank you .

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