There are many factors and reasons why you may have a late/missed period. The most common are - stress, a change in routine, hormonal imbalance, excessive exercise, illness, a poor diet, taking medications, changing birth control methods, weight gain or weight loss, thyroid issues, eating disorders or a change in body chemistry.
The consistency of your menstrual flow is in part an indication of how much endometrium or uterine lining is mixed with the blood. Typically, menstrual blood is a little thicker than 'normal' bleeding because of the tissue it contains. So, a woman's menstrual blood may be thin and watery or thick and sticky. When menstrual blood is bright red, it means that the blood is fresh. In other words, it was recently shed and then released from the body.
That you are having your period, even if later than usual, is likely nothing to worry about, but you can check in with your doctor about it for peace of mind.
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Hello. Thank you for writing today.
There are many factors and reasons why you may have a late/missed period. The most common are - stress, a change in routine, hormonal imbalance, excessive exercise, illness, a poor diet, taking medications, changing birth control methods, weight gain or weight loss, thyroid issues, eating disorders or a change in body chemistry.
The consistency of your menstrual flow is in part an indication of how much endometrium or uterine lining is mixed with the blood. Typically, menstrual blood is a little thicker than 'normal' bleeding because of the tissue it contains. So, a woman's menstrual blood may be thin and watery or thick and sticky. When menstrual blood is bright red, it means that the blood is fresh. In other words, it was recently shed and then released from the body.
That you are having your period, even if later than usual, is likely nothing to worry about, but you can check in with your doctor about it for peace of mind.
Helena
February 3, 2018 - 10:56amThis Comment
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