Why is there white discharge instead of menstruation? Delayed menstruation and white discharge are a sign of pregnancy

White discharge in a healthy woman who is sexually active is the norm, but you should carefully consider its nature. A sour smell or non-viscosity of discharge (in the form of cottage cheese), a yellowish color or the presence of blood impurities indicate infectious diseases or a pathological disorder in the body. But the most alarming combination of symptoms is always a delay in menstruation and white discharge.

Delayed menstruation: first steps

Once the cycle is established in a healthy woman of childbearing age, it should range from 26 to 32 days (from the first day of menstruation). A delay in menstruation is considered to be a period of 5 days or more. In such cases, your first steps should be the following:

1. Do not panic! Due to strong excitement, a delay of a couple of days can turn into a week.
2. Carefully study the presence of certain discharges on the days of delay.
3. Rule out pregnancy. You can buy a pregnancy test on the second day of the delay, but regardless of the result, it is worth repeating it after 2-3 days.
4. Not pregnant? Remember your whole month! Taking pills and suffering from various diseases (even acute respiratory infections), stress, any weight fluctuations or sudden climate change can cause a delay in menstruation by up to 10 days.
5. After 10 days, go to the antenatal clinic. Infectious diseases, the presence of pathology, hormonal imbalance, or (as a last resort!) ectopic pregnancy should be diagnosed by a doctor in the early stages.

There is no need to be afraid of going to the doctor. The unknown is always more frightening than a clearly defined diagnosis and prescribed treatment. Therefore, feel free to go to the gynecologist, especially if the delay is accompanied by white discharge, which can be dangerous during pregnancy.

The main causes of white discharge

Delayed menstruation and the presence of white discharge are common, since a large number of reasons lead to just such a consequence. What exactly caused your menstrual irregularities can only be determined by a doctor after a series of examinations of the general condition of the body.

The most likely causes of white discharge when menstruation is delayed:

• Pregnancy. The presence of pregnancy at different stages is determined differently and a pregnancy test cannot always reliably cope with this task. If the doctor confirms pregnancy, then copious white discharge may indicate the preparatory stage of pregnancy - the formation of a protective plug against infections. But at the same time, the doctor must also rule out the presence of infections by taking smears for analysis.

• Infection. The most common female disease is candidiasis (thrush), which occurs due to a decrease in the level of immunity. Be prepared for the fact that the doctor may discover other infections that need to be treated for your partner as well. Don't neglect treatment.

• Inflammatory processes, gynecological diseases. Delayed menstruation and white discharge can also be caused by inflammation of the ovaries, which mainly accompanies inflammation of the uterine appendages. If you have recently had any form of cold, this may be their consequence. To confirm the diagnosis, the doctor will prescribe all general tests (blood, urine, smear) and ultrasound.

• Hormonal disbalance. A gynecologist-endocrinologist is a specialized specialist who, by ordering a hormonal examination, can identify malfunctions of the ovaries, adrenal glands, thyroid gland, pituitary gland, etc.
  In such cases, hormonal therapy is carried out, which normalizes the balance of missing hormones and the very reason for the disruption of their natural secretion in the body is treated.

• Stress. You shouldn't even be surprised. If you were nervous or lived on pins and needles for a whole month, in constant tension and self-control, then your period will probably be delayed. The presence of white discharge in this case is a harbinger of menstruation, which is about to begin. In such situations, doctors strongly recommend mild sedatives and complete rest, since a long delay in menstruation can lead to serious consequences.

Sometimes, a delay in menstruation and the appearance of white discharge can be caused by various reasons that are not interrelated with each other. Thus, leucorrhoea can be profuse due to: diabetes mellitus, taking antibacterial drugs, contraceptives, an allergic reaction to personal hygiene products (intimate hygiene gel, pads) and even due to low-quality synthetic underwear. Due to such a large list of reasons, going to the doctor in any case should not be postponed.

A huge mistake many women make is to become complacent after ruling out pregnancy and then not want to visit a gynecologist. Even if your period begins after 15-20 days, you cannot be sure that everything will be normal next month. Any delay, and especially the presence of white discharge, is an alarm bell about a disorder in the body that cannot simply be ignored. Indifference to one’s own health will lead to dangerous consequences and various complications that can result in a woman’s infertility.

What does a 3-day delay and white vaginal discharge indicate? Do I need to immediately contact a specialist? Let's look at this in more detail.

On average, a woman's menstrual cycle lasts 24-32 days. During this period, a healthy woman should begin her period. In this case, there may be white discharge from the vagina, which is normal. But it is worth paying close attention to the nature of these discharges, since the presence of a certain disease can be determined by color, smell and consistency.

For example, viscous, curdled leucorrhoea, its yellowish tint or bloody streaks may indicate the progression of an infectious disease that occurs due to pathological changes. But what worries women the most is a delay in menstruation and white vaginal discharge in the first days.

First steps when menstruation is delayed by 3 days or more and white vaginal discharge

When a woman is of childbearing age and 26 to 32 days have not passed since her previous menstruation, then the following steps need to be taken:

1. Under no circumstances should you panic, as any stress or anxiety provokes a further delay in menstruation.
2. It is necessary to observe the presence of discharge and its characteristic signs, which will help to recognize dangerous infectious diseases.
3. It is imperative to take a pregnancy test to exclude or diagnose its presence.

If the test is negative, then it is necessary to analyze the entire past month: what changes have occurred in the psycho-emotional state, what diseases have been suffered, what pills have been taken and what side effects they have on the body.

It is necessary to consult a doctor within 10 days after the delay, since it is difficult to diagnose pregnancy at an early stage, but it will already be possible to determine the disease that provoked this condition.

The main causes of delay and white discharge

Do not immediately panic if the menstrual cycle is delayed by 3-4 days, this may be normal for the body. Also, a delay of up to 7 days is not dangerous if there is no specific discharge or severe and nagging pain in the lower abdomen.

But many women turn to the gynecologist not with a delay in their cycle, but with complaints about specific white discharge during this period. To diagnose the cause of their appearance, the doctor will prescribe a series of examinations.

The most common causes of delays and the appearance of leucorrhoea:

1. Pregnancy.

A pregnancy test in very rare cases shows its presence in the first days of a missed period. Only a doctor can confirm or refute using a urine test, which will be done in the laboratory. The cause of white discharge in this case will be the formation of a protective plug, which is designed to protect the fetus from pathogens. The gynecologist necessarily takes a smear to identify various infections, so within 24 hours the cause of the white discharge will be determined.

1. Infection.

The most common cause is the presence of thrush. Itching and burning sensations appear. Thrush can also develop during pregnancy, as the amount of blood entering the pelvic area changes.

It is in the first days of the delay that leucorrhoea begins to actively secrete, which every day becomes denser and turns into a curd-like state. In these leucorrhoea, yeast fungi develop, which cause candidiasis.

If thrush is detected, especially in pregnant women, the doctor will prescribe a course of treatment that will get rid of discharge and discomfort. During pregnancy, it is very important to treat thrush in the first trimester, since in the future it is more difficult to treat, but the fetus can be infected. It is worth noting that untreated thrush causes birth ruptures of the soft tissues of the vagina.

A delay in menstruation with white discharge can alert you to the presence of gynecological diseases that are accompanied by inflammatory processes. Most often these are diseases of the ovaries and uterine appendages.

White discharge may be a consequence of past viral diseases.

To accurately diagnose the cause, the gynecologist prescribes an examination, which includes urine and blood tests, ultrasound, and smears.

Gynecological diseases can be diagnosed independently based on signs that indicate this:

• severe nagging pain in the lower abdomen, which can periodically turn into sharp and cutting pain;
• nagging pain in the lumbar back;
• delay of the monthly cycle by 3-4 days;
• white discharge begins to acquire an unpleasant fetid odor and may turn bloody or brown;
• Unpleasant sensations may appear during sexual intercourse or when urinating.

Additional features

Hormonal imbalance also gives such symptoms. If the gynecologist suspects that the problems are associated precisely with a deficiency or excess of a certain hormone, the patient is referred to a specialist - a gynecologist-endocrinologist. It is he who will conduct a hormonal examination and identify problems in the functioning of the thyroid gland, ovaries, and adrenal glands.

If the doctor’s suspicions are confirmed, then a course of hormonal therapy is carried out, which allows you to normalize the balance of hormones, and as a result, white vaginal discharge and a delay in menstruation will go away on their own.

Stress is one of the causes of women's health problems. Very often, women, turning to a specialist, say that for a month they experienced constant discomfort, worried a lot, were upset, and were in tension. In such a situation, white discharge will be infrequent, and its disappearance is a signal that your period will begin soon.

In case of stress, a course of antidepressants is prescribed. After a few weeks of taking the medication, your period will appear and everything will return to normal the next month.

Delayed menstruation and leucorrhoea can accompany all sorts of diseases and reactions of the body. This picture is often observed in people with diabetes, uncontrolled treatment of viral diseases, or taking contraceptives that have not been approved by the gynecologist. Thus, allergic reactions to intimate hygiene products may occur.

Many women experience a delay in menstruation and leucorrhoea due to diseases of the kidneys and urinary system. Due to the fact that the genital organs are very closely connected in their work with the urinary system, inflammatory processes in them can provoke problems with menstruation.

The symptoms of such diseases are very similar to each other, so women do not rush to see a doctor, but think that pregnancy may have occurred.

In this case, doctors recommend monitoring body temperature. If it rises and falls for no apparent reason several times a day, this indicates the onset of inflammatory processes. During pregnancy, you can measure your basal temperature over several days; it should be between 37-37.2 degrees.

As practice shows, there can be many reasons for a delay in the menstrual cycle, even by one day. Some of them do not pose a particular threat to the body. To exclude the possible presence of a disease of the reproductive system, you need to visit a doctor and get tested. You should not hesitate to visit, as timely diagnosis and treatment will help get rid of unpleasant symptoms and prevent the development of serious complications.

White discharge a few days before menstruation is a natural reaction of the body, and therefore there is no need to worry. But if instead of menstruation there is white, yellow, pink or brown discharge, you need to urgently undergo an examination. After all, the main reasons are pregnancy and serious illnesses.

Pregnancy

A delay in menstruation and white discharge is the first thing that makes a woman think about pregnancy. If you smear pink in the first few days after conception, it means that the egg has attached to the inner wall of the uterus. The test will also be positive if before the 10th–12th week (that is, in the first trimester), instead of monthly bleeding there is a whitish discharge of dense consistency.

Leucorrhoea appears during pregnancy to protect the uterus from unwanted infections.

Signs by which you can determine that pregnancy has occurred:

1. The breasts are enlarged. It also becomes very sensitive, some women experience a slight ache.
2. Sudden mood swings. A pregnant girl is very emotional and can easily move from crying to laughing, etc.
3. Change in appetite. Already on the 10th day, the appetite increases, since you have to eat for two. In addition, food priorities change: the most favorite foods can cause disgust, and vice versa. Many people are drawn to salty foods.
4. Nasal congestion.

If the test shows two lines, then you need to contact a gynecologist and register with the antenatal clinic. But if you find white discharge during a delay, and the test shows a negative result, you need to continue to look for the reasons.

What to do if there is no pregnancy?

A delay of a few days in menstruation should cause concern in a woman. And if the pregnancy test still shows a negative result, you need to do the following:

• Don't panic. Often the reason for a delay in menstruation by 2-4 days is stress experienced recently. If you continue to worry, the period may last up to a week, which is not good at all.
• Monitor the discharge from the genital slit, paying special attention to consistency, color, and volume.
• Make sure once again that there is no pregnancy. There have often been cases where the first test showing a negative result turned out to be false. Therefore, it would be nice to repeat the experiment over the next 2 days. If you have doubts, get tested for the level of hCG in your blood.
• Analyze all the events of the previous month. Suffering from a severe viral illness, sudden weight loss/gain, change in climate zone, as well as severe stress are common reasons for the absence of “guests” for up to 10 days.

When there is no monthly bleeding for a week, it is better to seek help from a doctor. After all, a disorder can be caused by pathology, infection, hormonal imbalance, etc., but it is impossible to fight this on your own.

Endocrine system

A delay in menstruation even by 1 day should make a girl think. But if the problem recurs every cycle, and the delay is 3 days or more, it is necessary to urgently consult a gynecologist-endocrinologist. After all, it is the “rebellion of hormones” that causes white discharge instead of menstruation.

The following organs are responsible for hormones: the thyroid gland and pituitary gland, adrenal glands, and ovaries. A delay of several days and leucorrhoea instead of normal periods (provided that the test is negative) indicate that one of these organs is not working well.

One of the most likely causes of white discharge is hypothyroidism, when the production of triiodothyronine and thyroxine is greatly reduced.

A delay in monthly bleeding by more than 1 day can be caused by a decrease in ovarian function with high production of luteinizing and follicle-stimulating hormones. This problem is mainly faced by women with pituitary tumors.

To make a diagnosis, the doctor prescribes an examination of the organs responsible for the production of hormones. The female cycle is completely restored after the course of treatment.

Pathological processes

Delayed menstruation and white discharge during the week may be a sign of infectious and other diseases of the genital organs. The key symptoms in this case are: pain in the lower abdomen, itching, discomfort during urination.

A delay of 2–4 days may be caused by:

• Thrush. Occurs against a background of weakened immunity. It is often accompanied by other infections, and therefore should not delay treatment. But both partners have to be examined - candidiasis is transmitted during sexual intercourse.
• Inflammation of the ovaries, uterine appendages (andexitis). In this case, the cycle is disrupted due to the activity of pathogenic microbes. Chronic andexitis threatens a woman with infertility or ectopic pregnancy.
• Polycystic ovary syndrome.
• Cervical erosion.

With a bacterial infection, some women may experience yellow discharge instead of menstruation.

A doctor can make a final diagnosis only on the basis of a blood test, urine test, vaginal smear and ultrasound.

Discharge due to infection

In a healthy woman, you can observe a small amount of whitish discharge that does not have an unpleasant odor. But if they change their consistency and color, or acquire a sour or putrid odor, this means that bacteria are rapidly developing in the body.

Yellow discharge appears in the early stages of infection, so as soon as you detect it, get tested and undergo treatment.

Bacteria that can disrupt the vaginal microflora and cause yellow discharge are:

• streptococcus;
• staphylococcus;
• coli;
• Protea

They are mainly activated when immunity decreases after a cold or taking medications. There are other reasons, such as: synthetic underwear, allergies to condoms, neglect of intimate hygiene.

Yellow discharge occurs during pregnancy due to infection of the genitals. Unfortunately, treatment drugs have a very bad effect on the fetus, and therefore the question of terminating the pregnancy is being decided or you can wait until childbirth.

Other reasons for delay

If your menstruation is delayed by 2-3 days, and the tests and hCG are negative, don’t despair right away. Isolated cases may occur:

• In women suffering from diabetes.
• As a result of taking oral remedies.
• After using antibacterial agents.
• In the form of an allergy to feminine intimate hygiene products.
• When wearing low-quality synthetic underwear.
• Due to stress and depression.

But if “women’s days” have not come within a week, and white discharge appears instead, it means that more severe changes have occurred in the body. This also applies to cases where the delay occurs every cycle.

Discharge when menstruation is late usually worries girls very much. In fact, such discharge can be of different colors and have a different nature. Some of them can be attributed to symptoms of diseases, while others are the result of a normal physiological process. Of course, this last part also includes discharge that signals conception. In general, discharge during a delay in menstruation most often does not relate to dangerous manifestations and, moreover, is not a harbinger of pregnancy, but is caused by temporary disruptions in the body. In any case, if suspicious gynecological phenomena are detected, you should immediately consult a doctor who can make the correct diagnosis.

Features of discharge

A delay of menstruation for more than 5 days is in itself an alarming factor. If vaginal discharge is observed, then, regardless of its nature, the reasons for its appearance should be clarified. The delay may be due to conception, but it can also be caused by a number of reasons related to age, individual physiological characteristics of the body, the presence of a disease, stress, etc. It is possible that this is associated with taking any medications.

When menstruation is delayed, discharge of various colors and consistency often appears. The reasons may be different, but based on the type and nature of the discharge, a preliminary assessment can be made. The most typical are the following isolated compositions:

• transparent;
• transparent, but having pinkish or yellowish tints;
• brown;
• bloody spotting;
• white.

The color may be rich or slightly visible. The discharge can be in the form of mucus, watery, thick, curdled, etc.

Brown discharge

If menstruation is delayed, when instead of bright red discharge a spotting brown substance appears, you should worry and urgently consult a gynecologist. This phenomenon may indicate the presence of injury, hormonal imbalances or other pathologies. To determine the reasons, it is necessary to analyze the following factors:

1. Having unprotected sexual intercourse: ectopic pregnancy may occur.
2. Age: in girls during puberty and women before menopause, this is a normal physiological process.
3. It is possible that the discharge is a consequence of surgery, previous abortions or childbirth.
4. The presence of infectious or inflammatory diseases should be checked.
5. It is necessary to take into account the impact of external factors: nervous stress, hypothermia, toxic effects, mechanical injuries, etc.

In teenagers, brown spotting is considered normal for 20-25 months after the first period. An abnormal signal is the appearance of a brown compound after menstruation. In this case, you should consult a doctor. A similar phenomenon is considered normal in women over 45 years of age, when ovulation gradually decreases.

Brown discharge of a light shade with a short period of delay may indicate a slight hormonal imbalance, and menstruation should be expected in 5-6 days.

If menstruation does not appear with such spotting, then you should take a pregnancy test: a brown composition may indicate that the embryo is attached to the uterine wall. If the test result is positive and menstruation begins (after a serious delay), there is a risk of pregnancy with dangerous disorders or an ectopic one.

If the delay in menstruation and brown spotting are mixed with additional signs (itching, pain, discomfort), then the matter is most likely due to an infection (usually sexually transmitted): chlamydia, trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, syphilis. The causes of discharge can be pills (contraceptives), leading to hormonal changes. They cause functional disorders of the ovaries, which leads to thick brown or brown discharge.

What does white discharge indicate?

The main causes of white discharge (leucorrhoea) during delayed menstruation are hormonal imbalances, pregnancy, nervous stress, and gynecological pathologies. White discharge often appears when the levels of triiodothyronine and thyroxine decrease in hypothyroidism. Hormonal imbalance leads to menstrual irregularities and white discharge. Another reason is a high level of luteinizing hormone due to pathology of the pituitary gland. White discharge can signal the onset of pregnancy, which is usually accompanied by other signs (breast enlargement, changes in appetite).

The appearance of a white composition against the background of delayed menstruation, itching of the genitals and pain symptoms in the lower abdomen often becomes a sign of a gynecological disease. The most common of them is adnexitis. This pathology, in addition to leucorrhoea and menstrual irregularities, has the following symptoms: fever up to 39 ° C, quite severe pain in the lower abdomen, pain when urinating. Another disease is polycystic ovary syndrome, which is accompanied by the following symptoms: obesity, acne and dark spots on the skin, swelling, tear production, and weakness. Leucorrhoea can also be caused by other pathologies: thrush, diabetes mellitus, an allergic process, the use of certain drugs (antibacterial agents, contraceptives). With candidiasis, leucorrhoea acquires a cheesy consistency.

If white discharge appears (during a missed period), you should definitely contact a gynecologist (this may be a sign of pregnancy). There should be serious reasons for concern if this phenomenon is accompanied by the following disorders: leucorrhoea has a sharp, unpleasant odor; burning and itching are felt; Small ulcers appeared on the labia.

Yellowish discharge

Yellow manifestations (discharge) against the background of a disruption in the menstrual cycle may indicate a number of infectious diseases or the occurrence of an active inflammatory reaction. This phenomenon may be a sign of the following pathologies:

1. Bacterial vaginitis: in addition to yellow discharge, itching, burning, and painful sensations appear during sexual intercourse.
2. Colpitis: yellow manifestations are combined with swelling and itching, pain is felt in the lower abdomen and back.
3. Cervical erosion: small volume discharge with a yellowish tint, after sexual intercourse, supplemented by traces of blood.
4. Salpingitis: profuse yellow manifestations, pain when urinating.
5. Chlamydia: a purulent composition with a specific odor, severe itching, burning.
6. Trichomoniasis: a greenish tint appears on a yellow background; smell reminiscent of rotten fish; redness of the genitals, severe itching.
7. Gonorrhea: similar discharge.
8. Allergic reaction: the composition is yellowish; severe irritation on the genitals.

The characteristic manifestations of clear mucus with a pinkish tint may indicate erosion of the cervix or the presence of a tumor, either benign or malignant. If this symptom occurs, you should immediately undergo examination.

Normal discharge

The body of any woman functions in such a way that cleansing discharge almost always appears. This is a normal physiological process, even if for some reason they are observed instead of menstruation. The main characteristics of a normal composition include color (clear or white), small volume, consistency (watery mucus), no odor or sour odor. The main thing is that the process should not be accompanied by any symptoms of disease.

Any woman needs to regularly monitor her menstruation. The most minor changes can become “harbingers” of serious deviations or diseases. For women who have regular intimate life, white discharge before menstruation is normal. And if menstruation is delayed by several days, conduct a test.

In some cases, white discharge on panties can be quite normal, while in others it can signal illness.

Discharge of a yellow hue with a sour odor, “curdled” and mixed with blood instead of white, indicates an illness or pathological disorder. The most alarming sign is a delay in menstruation and white discharge.

Signs of disease or normal condition

Vaginal leucorrhoea is a secretion from the genitals of a woman. Leucorrhoea contains epithelial cells with mucus. They moisturize the vagina and protect it from infections by secreting special glands. If white discharge appears before the menstrual cycle, a woman should correctly recognize whether this is normal or a sign of a disease.

During the menstrual cycle, light discharge of a transparent or cloudy color may occur - this indicates a healthy condition.

During menstruation, leucorrhoea may change consistency, become profuse, or vice versa. Such changes depend on the level of hormones and the activity of secretion of the genital organs.

A few days before the start of menstruation, leucorrhoea changes as a physiological process occurs in the body. If at this moment the discharge is mixed with blood, foams and has an unpleasant odor, this is a disease that needs to be treated urgently.

Discharge with blood and an unpleasant odor should force a woman to see a doctor

Causes of discharge and delay

There is no need to worry if your menstruation is delayed by 3-4 days. This is quite normal for the body. A delay of one week is also normal, in the absence of nagging pain in the lower abdomen and discharge.

• The reasons for the discharge of leucorrhoea before menstruation are:
• hormonal disbalance;
• pregnancy;
• stressful situations;

Hormonal imbalance forces a woman not only to worry about her health, but also to consult a doctor. Hypothyroidism is the cause of discharge. Against this background, the production of thyroxine and triiodothyronine decreases. A surge of hormones affects the reproductive system of the genital organs, which leads to the failure of menstruation. Another reason, doctors say, is pathological processes. They reduce ovarian function against the background of high hormone production. Such changes occur in women with a pituitary tumor.

White discharge during missed periods can occur not only with gynecological diseases, but also during pregnancy. The test rarely shows a positive result the first time there is a 3-4 day delay. The first signs will be:

• nasal congestion;
• change of mood;
• breast enlargement;
• obvious sensitivity to odors;
• change in appetite.

But it's better to see a doctor. First of all, he will take a smear to detect infection. And in the near future the cause of the white discharge will be determined if the test is negative.

If there is a delay of 10 days and the test is negative, then the cause may be stressful situations or fatigue.

• They can also cause delays in the future. Be sure to do a test. And if it shows a negative result, then you should monitor during this period of time:
• what discharge is observed;
• analyze the last month, what changes there were;
• what diseases have you had?
• medications that were taken and their side effects on the body;

whether there were pains in the lower abdomen.

You should contact a gynecologist on the 10th day of delay. Since it is difficult to detect pregnancy on your own, and a test at a short period of time may not show the long-awaited “two lines”. But you shouldn’t rule out the disease without testing. A delay may be caused by an infection.

Sensitivity to odors will show pregnancy earlier than tests

• When menstruation is delayed by several days, the following appear:
• burning;
• pain;

the lower abdomen is pulling.

• This may be a sign of thrush. Seeing a doctor is necessary. Since the disease does not go away on its own, it only progresses. If the delay is more than 10 days, and the test shows nothing, then it is necessary to take a flora test and undergo a comprehensive examination. Diseases such as adnexitis and polycystic ovary syndrome are accompanied by:
• elevated temperature;
• the lower abdomen constantly hurts;
• delay of menstruation from several days to a week;
• discharge of leucorrhoea;

If the disease is neglected, it degenerates into a chronic form. Chronic adnexitis is dangerous for a woman with an ectopic pregnancy.

The test will not show a positive result, and the pain and delay of menstruation by 3-4 days to weeks will continue. A woman who did not treat the disease in time and did not pay attention to the pain and delay of a week is at risk of infertility.

Therefore, it is very important to seek medical help promptly if there are minor changes in your body. Polycystic ovary syndrome is no less complex. It can be found in women under 30 years of age. Accompanied by symptoms:

• the lower abdomen and abdominal cavity are affected by adipose tissue;
• acne appears;
• swelling;
• dark pigment spots;
• pain during menstruation;
• disruption of the menstrual cycle;
• periods are scanty or heavy;
• change of mood;
• apathy, depression, fatigue, lethargy.

Other reasons for a delay in the menstrual cycle from several days to weeks include:

• thrush;
• diabetes;
• taking antibacterial drugs;
• use of contraceptives;
• allergic reactions;
• infectious diseases of the genital organs.

The symptoms of these ailments are typical:

• delay 3–4 days;
• pain in the lower abdomen;
• discomfort.

If any symptoms are detected, going to the doctor will only protect the condition and will not lead to irreversible consequences.

A delay in menstruation by more than 10 days requires immediate consultation with a doctor.

Pain during delays

If the lower abdomen hurts or feels tight, and the test is negative, then this may be a sign of a gynecological disease. If the symptoms are obvious, you can diagnose it yourself.

Signs indicating the disease:

• pain and pulling in the lower abdomen;
• the pain manifests itself as sharp and cutting in the abdomen;
• pain appears in the lumbar region;
• delay of menstruation by 3–4 days;
• discomfort during intimate relationships;
• discharge with an unpleasant odor.

If the test shows a negative result, but the lower abdomen feels tight, this may be a signal of a hormonal imbalance or an infection that needs to be treated. A delay that lasts 10 days may not only be a sign of pregnancy. Any changes that occur in the female body are a “bell” to visit a gynecologist.

The lower abdomen can also hurt in women with diabetes. This disease causes a delay in menstruation and vaginal discharge if viral diseases are not controlled and the use of contraceptives is not agreed with the doctor.

For some women, the delay can last from 3–4 to 10 days and be accompanied by abdominal pain. Such symptoms may indicate disorders or diseases in the functioning of the kidneys and urinary system. Since the genital organs and the urinary system are interconnected, a disease of one can provoke malfunctions in the other organ.

If the general condition is accompanied by:

• white discharge with an unpleasant odor, burning, itching;
• ulcers appeared on the labia.

These are the first signs of the disease. Seeing a gynecologist is simply necessary.

Gynecological diseases are often accompanied by back pain

Preventive actions

To protect yourself from unwanted health problems, it is necessary to carry out preventive measures in a timely manner.

1. Always wash yourself properly. This must be done correctly so that the infection does not get from the rectum. Wash only with clean running water. At the end of the procedure, use hygiene products to care for the genitals.
2. Wear quality underwear.
3. Protected sex.

If the delay is 3-4 days and the lower abdomen is tight, then this is normal. There is no reason to worry yet.

It is important to remember that if pregnancy is not confirmed, then a trip to the gynecologist is not a reason to cancel it. You should not wait for alarming symptoms when future treatment may take months.