- female
- 25 Years
- 01/04/2021
Can period be delayed by 10 days?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Periods can get delayed by any number of days. 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.
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Consult a Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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a. These may be prescribed to delay menstruation.
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