Hi doc .I got my period delayed for 10 days...

Treatment for delayed period?
In fact, as pregnancy is the commonest cause of delayed period, so it should be excluded by doing the pregnancy test. If the result is negative, then you should visit a gyne&obs specialist to assess your condition and then you will be treated accordingly. If the period does not come, medication such as duphaston can be prescribed under medical consulation. Furthermore, using birth control pills to organize your menstrual cycle after consulting a specialist doctor. It is advised to rest and take enough sleep, exercise regularly to reduce weight, and follow a good diet rich in vitamins and minerals, and avoid stress and psychological pressure as possible


Diagnosis:
History taking and clinical examination by a gynecologist. Pregnancy test to exclude or confirm it. Complete blood test for infection. TSH thyroid hormones, as well as testosterone, prolactin, FSH and LH hormones, to detect hormonal disorders. Pelvic ultrasound can also be performed

Causes of delayed period:

• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Stress and anxiety
• Polycystic ovaries
• Thyroid disorders
• Early ovarian failure
• Hormonal disorders such as elevated prolactin
• Malnutrition
• Contraceptive methods use