What causes cramps without periods?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 15 year old female and have noticed irregularities in my periods. It is already late for over a week, but i have cramps even though i am not on my periods. I have also got tested for pregnancy, and it is negative. Kindly help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern.

Delays and irregularities in the menstrual cycle among females are common conditions these days due to lifestyle changes. A delay of up to one week (up to 10 days) is considered normal if it occurs once or twice in a year and there is no underlying disease. Generally, it can be caused due to pregnancy, stress, sudden weight loss, being overweight, doing too much exercise, contraceptive pills, endometriosis, and hormonal imbalance during sexual activity. I advise you to follow the below-mentioned instructions.

Do not be stressed.
Wait for the menstrual cycle to occur.
If they do not occur in 10 days, then go for a urine pregnancy test.
If the urine pregnancy test is negative, then go for a beta hcg (beta-human chorionic gonadotropins) test.
Kindly consult a specialist and talk to them for a detailed evaluation.

I hope this information will help you.

Thank you.