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Treatment of delayed periods:

1. visit your doctor for physical examination and further investigations as treatment depends mainly on treating the underlying cause 
2. stop any medications or hormonal therapy that may delay your period after consulting your doctor
3. eat healthy and avoid gaining weight
4. keep chronic diseases under control if you have any
5. avoid stress and anxiety
6. exercise regularly like walking daily for at least 30 minutes

Causes of delayed periods:

1. stress and anxiety
2. pregnancy
3. anemia
4. old age
5. overweight and obesity
6. polycystic ovaries syndrome PCOS
7. severe or tough exercising
8. pituitary gland diseases
9. thyroid gland diseases
10. some drugs like antidepressants and hormonal therapy

Investigations to be done:

1. blood test CBC
2. thyroid function test TSH, T3, T4
3. FSH, LH levels
4. pregnancy test

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