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Missed Your Period? Here's What You Should Do
A missed period is one of the most common reasons women visit a gynaecologist. While pregnancy is often the first possibility that comes to mind, there can be several other causes as well.
Step 1: Check for Pregnancy
If you are sexually active and your period is late: First Possibility we consider is pregnancy.
Step 2: Consider Other Possible Causes:
A missed period can also occur due to:
- Stress and emotional strain
- Sudden weight gain or weight loss
Excessive exercise - PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
- Thyroid disorders
- Hormonal imbalance
- Certain medications
- Perimenopause or menopause (in older women)
Don't Ignore Repeated Missed Periods :
If you:
- Frequently miss periods
- Have Delayed periods more than 35–40 days apart
- Have irregular cycles for more than 3 months
- Experience excessive facial hair, acne, or weight gain
You should seek a gynaecological evaluation.
Seek Medical Attention Immediately If You Have:
- Severe abdominal pain
- Heavy bleeding after a missed period
- Dizziness or fainting
- Positive pregnancy test with pain or bleeding
The Most Important Thing to Remember
A missed period is not a disease.
It is a message.
A signal from your body that something may be changing—whether it is the beginning of pregnancy, a hormonal imbalance, stress, or another health condition.
Listening to that signal is the first step toward protecting your reproductive health.
Your Body Speaks. Your Cycle Tells a Story. Listen to It.
Because understanding the reason behind a missed period today can help safeguard your health for years to come.
Dr Ashwin More
MBBS, DGO
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (Mumbai)
Gynae Laparoscopy Surgeon
Infertility Specialist
Akhandajyoti Multispeciality Hospital, Nashik