Folic acid generally does not cause delayed menstruation. Delayed menstruation after taking folic acid may be caused by normal physiological phenomena or pregnancy, menstrual disorders and so on.
1. Normal physiological phenomenon. Taking folic acid itself does not affect the normal menstrual cycle. Delayed menstruation, if the delay is within one week, is usually a normal physiological phenomenon, which may be related to factors such as changes in the environment, fatigue, stress or staying up late.
2. Pregnancy. Taking folic acid is generally used by pregnant women to prevent fetal neural tube malformations, delayed menstruation is likely to be pregnant, pregnancy will be delayed menstruation, menopause performance. The diagnosis can be confirmed by combining early pregnancy test and blood HCG (chorionic gonadotropin) test.
3. Menstrual disorders. If pregnancy is ruled out after examination and menstruation is delayed for more than a week, it is considered a menstrual disorder. It may be related to polycystic ovary syndrome, hyperprolactinemia, or thin endometrium. It should be combined with ultrasound and sex hormone six tests to regulate the specific cause.
Patients who experience delayed menstruation after taking folic acid are advised to consult a doctor in time to clarify the cause of the disease under the guidance of the doctor.