While menstrual period is discomforting, it even worse to miss your period for 4 days<\/strong>. You now feel something is wrong with you and you will be asking your friends if it is okay or not.<\/p>\n But here’s the truth, your period can be unusual during some months<\/strong>, and it’s not fairly simple to explicitly tell the date of your next period.<\/p>\n Sometimes, your predicted\u00a0due-date<\/strong> is missed by a few days, and at other times, your period arrives earlier than expected<\/a>.<\/p>\n Having said that, it important you also know that a delayed period for 4 days can be due to medical issues, and yes, it could be pregnancy.<\/p>\n So, it’s important you start thinking back<\/strong> to be sure you never had unprotected intercourse<\/strong>, and if you did, taking a pregnancy test is important to ascertain if you are pregnant. Most times, if its pregnancy, you may have started feeling uncomfortable by now with body changes that may include<\/p>\n Also, taking emergency pills after sex or long-term contraceptives can delay your menstrual period.<\/p>\n So, if you’ve taken contraceptives, do not panic\u00a0(it’s just the side effect of these medications)<\/em><\/p>\n Besides pregnancy and contraceptives, thyroid issues<\/strong>, excessive weight gain<\/strong>, and losing weight too fast<\/strong> can be a reason for your 4 days late period.<\/p>\n This article explains why your period is late for 4 days, early signs of pregnancy<\/strong> you can expect at this time, and the best time to confirm.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The menstrual cycle, which simply means the number of days between 2 of your periods, can vary from time to time. Normal menstrual cycle last 21 to 35 days.<\/p>\n Reasons, why your period is yet to come, are:<\/p>\n Pregnancy is the commonest cause<\/a> of 4 days late period.<\/p>\n Pregnancy symptoms are<\/strong><\/p>\n What to do?<\/strong><\/p>\n The First response pregnancy test<\/strong> can easily detect pregnancy at 4 days after your period.<\/p>\n Stress<\/a>\u00a0can affect your body’s hormones that regulate ovulation and period.<\/p>\n What to do?<\/strong><\/p>\n Having very stressful days, weeks and months can delay your period from coming when due. Reducing\u00a0your body’s stress level with regular exercise will help.<\/p>\n If you’re on a pill which prevents ovulation and pregnancy, then\u00a0it’s likely the simple reason your menses is still to come. Newer generation pills can stop your period for months.<\/p>\n However, missed pills for days or weeks without additional contraception may result in pregnancy. If you have missed your medications for days and had unprotected sexual intercourse,\u00a0it’s likely you’re pregnant.<\/p>\n Taking a pregnancy test is an easy way to confirm if you’re pregnant. In some women, it may perhaps be negative resulting from low hormones in blood and urine. Wait for a few days and check for pregnancy again.<\/p>\n If you took an emergency contraceptive pill\u00a0after intercourse, then your period may be delayed. After morning pills or emergency contraception works by blocking ovulation or delaying it.<\/p>\n If ovulation is delayed<\/a>, your period will be affected too.<\/p>\n The years just before your period finally stops (menopause) is perimenopause. During this period, your ovarian eggs are already depleted. You may notice your period is coming late than normal.<\/p>\n If you are between 40 and 50 years with 4 days late period, it could be an early sign of peri-menopause.<\/p>\n Other symptoms of peri-menopause are<\/strong><\/p>\n What\u00a0steps should I take?<\/strong><\/p>\n Inform your doctor about your symptoms. Use of systemic or topical estrogen may help relieve some of these symptoms.<\/p>\n A polycystic ovary is a common cause of infertility and a late period<\/strong> in women. Other signs of\u00a0PCOS are<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Other factors that may affect your period from coming when due are<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If perhaps period is four days past due date, these are a few questions that may concern you.<\/p>\n If your period is four days late with\u00a0heavy white discharge<\/a>, it might possibly signify pregnancy.<\/p>\n During your period cycle, there is a cyclical change in the texture and volume of discharge from your vagina. Just before period and due to a reduction of progesterone hormone, women have a dry vagina or thick discharge.<\/p>\n![\"pregnancy](\"https:\/\/medplux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/pregnancy-test.jpg\")
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<\/span>Why is my period 4 days late?
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<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span>1. \u00a0Pregnancy<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Having these symptoms strongly suggest pregnancy. It okay if you inform your general practitioner and also take a
\ntest to confirm if you’re pregnant. However, if the test is negative, you should preferably hang on till seven days and repeat your test again.<\/p>\n<\/span>2. \u00a0You are stressed<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/span>3. \u00a0Oral contraceptives<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/a>If you are not sure what types of COC pills you’re taking, consult your health care provider about side effects of your\u00a0pills.<\/p>\n<\/span>4. \u00a0You took emergency contraception<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/span>5. \u00a0Perimenopause<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/span>6<\/a>. \u00a0You have polycystic ovarian disease (PCOS)<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/span>Thyroid dysfunction<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/span>After an abortion<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/span>Abortion complications like Asherman syndrome<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/span>Intrauterine devices<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/span>You’re not sure of your next period date<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/span>FAQs about 4 days late period<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>Is period 4 days late white discharge due to pregnancy?
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