Late period: when should you worry?
Not seeing your period arrive on the usual date, have you ever wondered what's going on? Don't panic, here are all the causes of a late period.
We have to admit, we’ve all been there before.
Usually, your periods are regular and arrive every month on the same date and sometimes even at the same time, but this time, are you late? No reason to panic, there are many causes for a late period.
What is a late period?
We speak of a late period when you are 3 to 5 days late compared to the date of your usual cycle. Here are all the reasons that can explain this famous delay.
As you can imagine, pregnancy is the main cause of a late period, but very often it is not the only reason. In order to eliminate this hypothesis, you can always take a pregnancy test or consult a doctor. In general, it is recommended to go through this step as a priority in order to rule out this possibility.
A very strong emotion or a strong period of stress and annoyance can also cause a late period. If you're stressed, relax, take a break, and your period should come. A bit of patience.
A significant change for the body can also make it easier to miss a period. The important thing is to consult your gynecologist to make sure everything is in order.
However, this happens more frequently to people with eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia, or even obesity. In these situations, it is essential to be monitored by a doctor regularly.
As surprising as it may seem, a change in climate, a long plane trip, or even jet lag can delay your period. You will therefore sometimes have to give your body time to acclimatize.
As you will have understood, if you have the slightest doubt, it is recommended to consult a doctor. However, for the majority of cases, there is a very concrete explanation for this delay and no reason to worry.