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What does it imply when an individual's menstral period gets delayed for about 10days. is there any hormonal disorder?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Not always: Delayed cycles are common, does not always mean a hormonal problem, but if recurring then get an evaluation.

Answered 11/4/2014

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Possibly: Periods are controlled by your brain, which sends signals to ovaries to make estrogen/progesterone which control your cycle. Your thyroid and pituitary can affect cycles as well. Being too thin or too heavy can affect periods as well. If you would like a predictable cycle, birth control pills can help to regulate.

Answered 12/29/2013

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Delayed menses: Most times a delay in the menstrual period is a function of estrogen only cycles when ovulation does not occur. Progesterone the 2nd of two female hormones is secreted after ovulation and tends to add regularization to the cycles.

Answered 6/30/2014

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