Is it normal to skip a period for 3 months?
No, it is not normal to skip periods for 3 months. You need to consult a doctor to get detailed evaluation to know the cause.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Doctor may do some physical examination, do tests to find out the cause of irregular periods and then suggest the treatment accordingly.
Few causes of irregular periods are stress, weight gain or loss, uterine polyp or fibroid, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, PCOS, premature ovarian insufficiency, thyroid disorder.
One may have some underlying causes such as stress, hormone imbalance, poly or uterine fibroids which cause delay in periods in the absence of pregnancy.
If next cycle starts from 28 +/- 7 days from the first date of last menstrual cycle then it is considered a normal cycle. A delay of 10 days is not normal and may need evaluation.
If next cycle starts from 28 +/- 7 days from the first date of last menstrual cycle then it is considered a normal cycle.
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